Drawing for "June 18, 1954"

1954

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image consists of jagged and angular lines forming abstract shapes and forms. It includes bold elements resembling the letters "J" and "X" among other geometric shapes. The intersecting lines and filled blocks of shading create a fragmented look, reminiscent of torn paper or a puzzle. The artwork conveys a dynamic and chaotic feel, like scattered collage pieces.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 47 cm (13 3/8 x 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.164.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Neelon Crawford, artist's son, New York; gift to NGA, 2000

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in pen and black ink: June 17/54; by unknown hand, across bottom of verso in graphite: First (not deciphered) Signs / Loaned by Grace Borgenicht Gallery - Ralston Crawford / RCE D-916

Wikidata ID

Q64619902

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