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Untitled (Photogenic)

1946–1955

Lotte Jacobi

Associated Names

Lotte Jacobi

Artist, American, born Germany, 1896 - 1990

The image displays smooth, flowing lines and irregular, overlapping shapes. This abstract composition alludes to the forms of sweeping fabric or a flowing landscape. Gentle transitions between light and shadow are present, resembling soft curves in nature like sand dunes or waves at sea. The play of light and dark tones draws the eye across the frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

sheet: 20.3 x 25.2 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2001.67.108

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; NGA purchase, 2001.

Associated Names

Smith, Joshua P.

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower left in graphite: Lotte Jacobi; on verso, by later hand, center in graphite: 14227-2 / J. [circled] / signed

Wikidata ID

Q64157552

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