Robert \"Bob\" Wilson (American, 1941–2025) Original Fine Art Drawing The Prisoner For Sale

Robert \"Bob\" Wilson (American, 1941–2025) Original Fine Art Drawing – \"The Prisoner\" (1971)Up for sale is an exceptional, documented original piece by the legendary avant-garde artist and theater director Robert \"Bob\" Wilson. Titled \"The Prisoner,\" this powerful early work from 1971 exemplifies Wilson\'s celebrated mastery of strong, high-contrast vertical lines, minimalist space, and deep narrative tension. The piece depicts a central figure standing behind stark, linear bars with outstretched arms, evoking a profound theme of confinement and human struggle. High-quality physical sketches from this specific era are exceptionally rare and highly collectible, as 1971 marked the exact year of Wilson\'s monumental global breakthrough in the avant-garde scene. **Item Details:** * **Artist:** Robert \"Bob\" Wilson (Signed \"Wilson\" in the distinctive artist box in the lower right quadrant).
* **Title:** \"The Prisoner\"
* **Date:** 1971
* **Medium:** Graphite on fine art paper.
* **Framing:** Professionally housed in a beautiful, premium giltwood frame with an elegant dark gallery mat. The back is securely sealed with brown paper backing and has an installed hanging wire.
* **Provenance:** Sourced from an established fine art estate sale (Note: The original online sale text contained a minor clerical typo listing the date as 1991, but the physical signature clearly verifies the piece as 1971).**Dimensions:** * **Overall Frame:** 24\" x 20\" x 1\"**Condition:**
Excellent vintage/collectible condition (\"Good\" grade per sale documentation). The drawing itself is clean, crisp, and beautifully preserved with sharp contrast and no visible defects. The giltwood frame shows minor, authentic light rubbing and surface wear consistent with age, giving it a stunning vintage character. The structure is completely sound and ready to hang.