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Richard Merkin's 1990 Self-Portrait and 2003 Giacometti-Inspired Work Featured on artcritical

publication · 2026-04-22

Richard Merkin created Self-Portrait with NY Cap in 1990 using pastel on paper, measuring 24-1/2 by 32 inches. Another piece, Giacometti in the Rain from 2003, employs oil crayon and pastel on a 56 by 37-inch paper surface. Both artworks were shared on artcritical's website on September 12, 2017, with the latter originally appearing as the cover for December 2009. The Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, New York, provided courtesy for these works. This online entry was part of artcritical's content powered by WordPress, allowing responses via RSS 2.0 feed.

Key facts

  • Richard Merkin created Self-Portrait with NY Cap in 1990
  • Self-Portrait with NY Cap is pastel on paper, 24-1/2 x 32 inches
  • Giacometti in the Rain was made in 2003
  • Giacometti in the Rain uses oil crayon and pastel on paper, 56 x 37 inches
  • Giacometti in the Rain was the cover for December 2009 on artcritical
  • The entry was posted on September 12, 2017 at 1:28 pm
  • Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York provided courtesy
  • artcritical is powered by WordPress

Entities

Artists

  • Richard Merkin

Institutions

  • Carrie Haddad Gallery
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Hudson
  • New York
  • United States

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