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Flame

c. 1940s

Gladys Amy Mock

Associated Names

Gladys Amy Mock

Artist, American, 1891 - 1976

The image displays swirling forms resembling flames and smoke with dynamic brushstrokes. In the foreground, barren tree branches are silhouetted against the forms. The horizon is low in the composition, with swirling shapes in the background. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

Image: 224 x 302 mm
Sheet: 291 x 379 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3551

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left FLAME; lower right, Gladys Mock (Half erased measurements and notes on margin under signature).

Wikidata ID

Q76441922

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