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Memory of the Dark

c. 1941

Barbara Olmsted

Associated Names

Barbara Olmsted

Artist, American, 1915 - 2013

Flowing curves and twisted lines create dynamic motion in this abstract image. Swirls and loops intertwine, resembling elongated ribbons or the branches of a tree caught in a whirl. The composition is intricate and reminiscent of organic forms. Dramatic contrasts between light and shadow add depth and complexity to the interconnected shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image: 233 x 276 mm
sheet: 315 x 378 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3793

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Memory of the Dark in pencil, lower left
Signed: Barbara Olmsted in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76441684

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