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Untitled

1938

John Buckland Wright

Associated Names

John Buckland Wright

Artist, British, 1897 - 1954

The image displays a complex composition of angular and curvilinear lines. There are geometric forms intertwined and overlapping, creating an abstract structure. Some shapes resemble a humanoid figure, while others suggest a seated figure. The image includes varying textures and lines that guide the viewer's gaze through architectural elements or instruments in the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving on laid paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 10.8 × 6.03 cm (4 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.)
sheet: 22.54 × 16.35 cm (8 7/8 × 6 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.713.4
Series Title

Solidarité

The image shows abstract lines and shapes creating a complex design. There is a crescent-like shape with radial lines, a vertical line leading to a central circular form with extending lines, a swirl of loops and swirls, star-like shapes, and a textured, cloud-like area at the bottom. — Untitled

Joan Miró, Atelier 17

1938

This is a photograph of a vintage page from a program or publication. The page features text aligned centrally, starting with the word "SOLIDARITÉ" at the top in a bold font. Beneath this, a star symbol is followed by "Poème de" and "PAUL ELUARD" indicating the poem creator, and "Gravures de" listing a series of notable artists, including Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro among others. At the bottom of the page is another star, and the date "AVRIL 1938." — Solidarité

Various Artists, Paul Éluard, Brian Coffey

1938

The image displays an assortment of elongated and curvilinear shapes along with angular lines and pointed structures. The forms resemble bones, mushrooms, or tools, floating or resting on an indistinct surface. Some shapes suggest a quasi-human or bird-like silhouette, giving them an organic quality. The assemblage creates a surreal landscape with intricate detail and unexpected juxtapositions. — Untitled

Yves Tanguy

1938

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 106/150; lower right in graphite: John Buckland Wright

Watermarks

present but no identified

Wikidata ID

Q76441244

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