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This week's #MuseumTourTuesday features two more pieces from the exhibition "Nicolai Fechin: An Artistic Journey" that I had not seen in person prior to this show.

The painting and the charcoal sketch at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art are great examples of Fechin's ability to capture a likeness. The model in both works is clearly the same man, and while not featured in this show, there are others of the same model - one in almost an identical pose to the painting, and another without the hat.

I also find Fechin's approach between drawings and paintings interesting. While the drawing is more focused on the use of line, the incorporation of the scumbled charcoal shading embraces the unpredictability of the medium in a similar way as his approach to oil painting. Both have a sense of spontaneous movement that makes the pieces come to life.

While I will be sharing more images in upcoming posts, I highly recommend visiting the show in person if you can. The exhibition in Norman, Oklahoma runs until April 5th, 2026.

"Mexican Cowboy"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Oil on Canvas
• Not Dated
• Private Collection

"Man with a Crooked Nose"
• Nicolai Fechin
• Charcoal on Paper
• 17" x 13"
• Not Dated
• Private Collection

Artwork photos by Saunders Fine Arts

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