Paula Litzky

American, born 1948

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Two slender rectangles filled with swirling lines and curves. The abstract artwork features a combination of curved lines and layered forms resembling spiraled shells or unfurling petals. Deep purples, blues, and rich yellows are used to create a mesmerizing and mysterious landscape, suggestive of marine life and botanical forms.
Paula Litzky, L'Eternal retour (The Eternal Return), 1973, color intaglio on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.971

L'Eternal retour (The Eternal Return)

Paula Litzky · 1973 · color intaglio on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.971

The image displays a complex arrangement of curved and angular lines intersecting in a dynamic composition. The abstract design suggests interlocking gears or a mechanical pattern. Some shapes resemble unfolding flower petals with overlapping parts, while others spiral outwards like a pinwheel, creating a rhythm across the canvas. The varying shades of black, white, and gray emphasize the depth and movement of the abstract forms.
Paula Litzky, Involute, 1973, mixed intaglio, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.970

Involute

Paula Litzky · 1973 · mixed intaglio ·  Accession ID  1980.45.970