Jean Artman

American, 1887 - 1953

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The composition shows swirling lines and intersecting shapes, creating an abstract sense of movement. Various elements resemble familiar objects: cars on a curving road, figures in suits, streetlamps illuminating masked individuals. A reclining figure holds a book, and a nearby tree and wooden slats intersect with the figure's form. In the distance, a group of figures holds signs. The overall arrangement weaves these elements into an intertwined mosaic of recognizable yet surreal forms.
Jean Artman, Machine Age, c. 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.707

Machine Age

Jean Artman · c. 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.707