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Solidarité

1938

Stanley William Hayter

Associated Names

Stanley William Hayter

Artist, British, 1901 - 1988

The image contains intersecting and overlapping lines with curved and angular shapes. It resembles a network of tangled threads or a chaotic web, with lines forming vague silhouettes like distorted faces or human-like figures. There is a circle at the center and an elongated form. The overall design suggests movement and encourages the viewer to find patterns within the abstract presentation.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving in black on laid paper
Credit Line

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

plate: 10.32 × 7.62 cm (4 1/16 × 3 in.)
sheet: 22.54 × 16.51 cm (8 7/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.713.6
Catalogue Raisonné

Black and Moorhead 1992, no. 111, ii/ii

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, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Bibliography

1992

Black, Peter, and Désirée Moorhead. The Prints of Stanley William Hayter: A Complete Catalogue. Mount Kisco, New York: Moyer Bell Limited, 1992, no. 111, ii/ii.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 106/150; lower right in graphite: SW Hayter

Watermarks

Montval

Wikidata ID

Q76441248

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