Three Composition Studies

1954

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image shows a series of rectangular and angular shapes arranged in three panels. Each panel consists of intersecting lines and shapes that vaguely resemble buildings or architectural structures. The shapes are outlined with thick lines, and some areas are filled with textures like diagonal hatching or a grid pattern. The composition suggests layered depth, similar to a cityscape seen from various perspectives. The panels have a similar structure but vary slightly, indicating different views or times of day.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 39.8 cm (11 7/16 x 15 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.133.14


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across center in pen and black ink: May 4/54 / May 4/54 / May 4/54; lower left verso in graphite: RCE D-450

Watermarks

PAPER ENGLAND 1948

Wikidata ID

Q64619918

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