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Starry Night

1994

Joan Witek

Associated Names

Joan Witek

Artist, American, born 1943

The image shows circular shapes with radiating lines and patterns on a white background. The forms are reminiscent of flowers, corals, or sea urchins. Black ink splotches create contrast. The arrangement appears random yet organized, resembling stars in the night sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black gouache on film
Credit Line

Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky
Dimensions

overall: 43.2 x 56 cm (17 x 22 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2000.41.24

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, New York; gift to NGA, 2000

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Werner H. Kramarsky

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: F/6/17-wet; lower right: J. Witek '94 / 'Starry Night'; lower right verso in graphite: WC-21

Wikidata ID

Q64581820

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