Arthur L. Flory

American, 1914 - 1972

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The image shows a man working on a large piece of artwork surrounded by various other artworks, brushes, and artistic materials.
Arthur L. Flory, Ben Spruance, 1968, transfer lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.599

Ben Spruance

Arthur L. Flory · 1968 · transfer lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.599

The image consists of various black and white shapes and lines arranged in an intricate abstract design. Swirling lines and shaded areas create a pattern that resembles facial features, particularly eyes and the outline of a human face. Bold, dark strokes can be seen in other parts of the image, resembling distant landscapes or shadowy figures.
Arthur L. Flory, Confused, 1968, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.593

Confused

Arthur L. Flory · 1968 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.593

The image displays black and white shapes and lines with an abstract style characterized by chaotic, overlapping strokes and forms. There are two circular forms with radiating lines and a larger, more intricate form below with jagged lines and shadowy areas.
Arthur L. Flory, So?, 1967, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.596

So?

Arthur L. Flory · 1967 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.596

The image features a person in a semi-profile view facing slightly to the right. They have a bald head and wear glasses, a white shirt with a black tie. The surrounding setting has artistic sketches and detailed images, including a bullfighting scene and abstract textures. There are no visible jewelry or accessories on the person. The background is an eclectic collage of drawings and text, creating a visually dense frame.
Arthur L. Flory, The Collector, 1967, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.13

The Collector

Arthur L. Flory · 1967 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.13

The image displays sweeping curved lines forming an arch shape along the left side, with smaller crisscrossed lines scattered throughout the rest of the composition. The piece conveys a textural landscape with elements that resemble a fence, where vertical lines parallel wooden stakes or poles. The clustered lines and shapes evoke a vague outline of a landscape or terrain, resembling undulating hills or a rugged surface.
Arthur L. Flory, The Beach, 1967, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.589

The Beach

Arthur L. Flory · 1967 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.589

The image displays rough, swirling lines in the upper section with a textured and abstract visual effect. These lines vaguely suggest the form of a seated figure with intersecting lines and shadowy shapes. Below this, there is a distinct rectangular frame enclosing a realistic grayscale portrait of a man's face with intense eyes peering out. The combination of the abstract forms above and the realistic face below creates a contrast reminiscent of a framed photograph or a window.
Arthur L. Flory, The Web, 1966, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.602

The Web

Arthur L. Flory · 1966 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.602

The image consists of broad lines and smudges creating an abstract landscape appearance. Textured shadows in the background resemble tree trunks or pillars, adding depth. In the foreground, undulating shapes suggest hills or waves. A dark rectangular shape with circular and linear elements below resembles a sectioned-off terrain.
Arthur L. Flory, Rain on the Beach, 1965, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.585

Rain on the Beach

Arthur L. Flory · 1965 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.585

The image displays curved lines and layered textures creating a soft visual effect. The central shape resembles a flowing, vertical stream, bordered by earth-toned expanses. On the left side, there are aqua and gray hues with scattered white dots. The right side features solid, granular texture, reminiscent of rocky terrain or sediment layers.
Arthur L. Flory, The Veil, 1965, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.581

The Veil

Arthur L. Flory · 1965 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.581

The image displays flowing, wavy shapes and lines that overlap and blend into one another, creating an abstract composition. The shapes resemble rolling hills or gentle waves, and the lines create a layered effect. Soft and muted tones of gray and beige dominate the scene. The abstract nature of the artwork invites the viewer to interpret the shapes in their own way.
Arthur L. Flory, Morning Mist, 1965, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.579

Morning Mist

Arthur L. Flory · 1965 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.579

The image shows sweeping, curved lines with finer, straight lines across the canvas, creating a complex pattern. The composition evokes the movement of grass in the wind, resembling strands of hair or flowing grasses. There are hints of geometrical shapes and a shadowy figure, giving the impression of layered textures in a field on a breezy day.
Arthur L. Flory, Grass in Wind, 1965, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.572

Grass in Wind

Arthur L. Flory · 1965 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.572