This book presents a curated collection of 20th-century American drawings, offering a visual and textual exploration of a pivotal era in art history. Compiled by Paul Cummings, the volume draws from the Whitney Museum of American Art's significant holdings. It aims to showcase the diversity and evolution of drawing as a medium among prominent American artists of the period.

This volume is recognized as a valuable resource for its focused presentation of 20th-century American drawings from a major institution. The inclusion of descriptive text alongside full-page reproductions offers both aesthetic appreciation and contextual understanding. It serves as an accessible survey for those interested in the development of drawing in American art during that period.