Valencia

Henri Laurens

Associated Names
Henri Laurens

Artist, French, 1885 - 1954

The image shows an arrangement of geometric shapes and lines, with contours and curves forming an abstract composition. In the center, there is an outline resembling a guitar with strings connected by rectangles and dotted patterns. On the left, curved and wavy lines suggest organic shapes, along with the word "Valencia." Throughout the image, there are dots and checks creating a sense of rhythm.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.7 x 22 cm (6 9/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 32.5 x 51.2 cm (12 13/16 x 20 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.43

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: VALENCIA; lower left in graphite: 97/100; lower right in plate: HL (in monogram); lower right in graphite: Laurens

Wikidata ID

Q76342267

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