Louis Fulgoni sketched consistently throughout his adult life, often drawing models from life in his home studio in Chelsea, and his drawing skills were critical to the execution of myriad paintings and prints over the years. Drawings remain the least explored part of his oeuvre; many can be found in multiple sketchbooks that have yet to be fully documented.
Self-portrait, ink and colored pencil on paper, 1975. • This signed and dated drawing is from one of Louis's sketchpads, which contain many others that have yet to be documented and exhibited.
Untitled, ink on paper, mid-1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
Untitled, pastel on carboard, early 1980s. • One of a series of Manhattan cityscapes Louis created in various media.
Untitled, ink on paper, late 1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
“Reginald,” charcoal on paper, 1986. • Louis also referred to this portrait of a friend as “The Man and the Mirror.”
Untitled, ink on paper, mid-1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
#1 Johnny,” charcoal on paper, 1987. • One of a series of portraits of the then-boyfriend of Louis’s next-door neighbor.
Untitled, ink on paper, mid-1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
Johnny #2,” charcoal on paper, 1987. • One of a series of portraits of the then-boyfriend of Louis’s next-door neighbor.
Untitled, ink on paper, mid-1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
Untitled, ink on paper, mid-1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
Untitled, charcoal on paper, mid-1980s. • Nude figure from one of Louis’s sketchpads.
Untitled, ink on paper, mid-1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
Untitled, charcoal on paper, mid-1980s. • Nude figure from one of Louis’s sketchpads.
Untitled, ink on paper, 1973. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
Untitled, ink on paper, early 1970s. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
Untitled, ink on paper, c. 1980. • Nude figure from one of Louis's sketchpads.
