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Dancing Ass

1940

Bror Utter

Associated Names

Bror Utter

Artist, American, 1913 - 1993

The image shows abstract, wavy lines and geometric patterns creating a textured background. In the foreground, there are shapes that form a surreal scene featuring a donkey-like figure on its hind legs and a human-like figure with elongated limbs. There is also a large, intricate vase with a curved handle on the tiled floor beside them.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint
Credit Line

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

plate: 180 x 127 mm
sheet: 247 x 216 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4821

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: lower left, in pencil: "Dancing Ass 2 prints" (title in quotes); lower right, in pencil: Bror Utter '40

Wikidata ID

Q76441481

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