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Escape in Anguish

1963

John Hultberg

Associated Names

John Hultberg

Artist, American, 1922 - 2005

The image shows intersecting lines and angular shapes creating a dynamic composition. Dark shadows contrast against lighter geometric elements, resembling scattered debris or architectural fragments. A figure stands in the foreground, connecting to the idea of a human presence in a chaotic environment. A darkened circle in the sky suggests a celestial body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

image: 56.2 × 76.4 cm (22 1/8 × 30 1/16 in.)
sheet: 56.2 × 76.4 cm (22 1/8 × 30 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.103
Catalogue Raisonné

Tamarind #716A

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q76440272

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