Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left, on Light Green Background)

1945

Joseph Solman

Associated Names
Joseph Solman

Artist, American, 1909 - 2008

The image shows a bold black line forming an irregular, jagged outline on a textured background of muted blue and gray tones. The shape appears isolated and the composition suggests connections to natural formations and familiar objects. The rough texture adds depth and complexity to the silhouette.
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Associated Artworks

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The image depicts fluid, curvy black lines intersecting on a blue background to form an irregular shape. The central shape resembles a head in profile, with a nose, eye, and eyebrow suggested. The composition invites viewers to explore the resemblance of the shapes to a human face, while maintaining an abstract and imaginative quality.

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right, on Blue Background)

Joseph Solman

1945

Twelve Studies For A Portrait Of Mozart

Joseph Solman

1945

The image shows a minimalist portrait of a person's head in profile. The person is facing left, with an elongated nose and a subtle jut of the chin. The facial features are depicted with thin lines, showing simple representations of the eye and brow. The hair is swept back and slightly elevated, with light brushstrokes suggesting texture. The background is sand-colored with no visible body parts beyond the neck. There are no clothes, jewelry, or objects in the image. The composition uses light and dark shading on a textured background.

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - on Greenish-Silver Background)

Joseph Solman

1945

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In blue ink: lower left, 149/200; lower right, Joseph Solman.

Wikidata ID

Q76441729

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