Nanigos

1927

Adja Yunkers

Associated Names
Adja Yunkers

Artist, American, born Latvia, 1900 - 1983

The image features a series of bold, irregular shapes and curved lines arranged in an intriguing composition. Various diamond patterns are distributed throughout. In the center, there is a shape resembling a bird with elongated wings. Flowing, wavy lines are also present, adding to the dynamic nature of the artwork. The scene evokes thoughts of intricate tapestries or ornamental textiles.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 25.8 cm (13 9/16 x 10 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.408

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Miller 1969, no. 1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Frederick Baker Inc., Chicago); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased November 11, 1999; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1969

  • Miller, Jo. Adja Yunkers, Prints 1927-1967. New York: Brooklyn Museum, 1969, no. 1.

Inscriptions

across bottom edge in red colored pencil: Nanigos 1927 (not deciphered)

Wikidata ID

Q76335029

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