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Birthday Greeting

July 12, 1985

Stanley William Hayter

Associated Names

Stanley William Hayter

Artist, British, 1901 - 1988

The image displays intertwined blue lines curving and looping across the page, creating an intricate tangle of shapes. Scattered throughout are red scribbles, adding complexity to the composition. The blue and red lines provide an abstract representation that may evoke energetic movement or a busy street, grounded by the texture of handwriting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

felt-tip pen
Credit Line

Gift of Jacob Kainen
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 22.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2002.98.123

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the artist to Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1985; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Kainen, Jacob

Inscriptions

by the artist, in red crayon: for Jacob (not deciphered) / Many Happy Returns / Hayter / 7.12.85

Wikidata ID

Q64632718

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