Song of Songs 2:12

1958

Corita Kent

Associated Names
Corita Kent

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

The image shows irregular, rounded shapes and dynamic lines against a vibrant backdrop. The shapes suggest a bird-like figure at the bottom, a red and white checkered pattern resembling wings. Above is an oval form surrounded by triangular protrusions that could resemble a sunflower with spiky petals. Another shape near the top right has swirling lines that evoke a snail or seashell. Dark green, blue, and earthy tones blend across the canvas, with hints of pink and red adding contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Fernande E. Ross

  • Dimensions

    image: 54.6 x 39.5 cm (21 1/2 x 15 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 61.1 x 48.6 cm (24 1/16 x 19 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.94.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fernande Ross, West Haven, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Song of Songs 2,12; lower right in graphite: Sister Mary Corita Kent

Wikidata ID

Q76439213

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