Untitled

1950s

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image shows bold, straight lines intersecting to form geometric shapes against a grid-like background. A central shape resembling a stylized tree or a large "T" is surrounded by angular forms that may suggest sails or draped fabric caught in the wind. The grid pattern in the background adds structure, contrasting with the freeform shapes and giving the image an organized yet dynamic appearance.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 36.7 cm (11 5/8 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.133.18

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: 1078

Wikidata ID

Q64619923

You may be interested in

Loading Results