Anchor

1938

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image displays a series of intersecting lines and shapes composed of swirling curves and angular forms, creating an abstract composition. The arrangement of these shapes may evoke the outline of a sailboat with a mast, surrounded by triangular forms. The background features a crosshatch pattern while a horizontal band near the center may suggest a horizon. The use of bold lines and patterns contributes to its abstract nature, offering various interpretations with shapes resembling sails.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19 x 25.4 cm (7 1/2 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.133.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Neelon Crawford, artist's son, New York; gift to NGA, 2001

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in pen and black ink: Ralston Crawford; lower right in pen and black ink: 1938, in graphite: 2; lower left verso in graphite: RCE D-975; lower right verso in graphite: 3

Wikidata ID

Q64619906

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