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Mardi Gras

1958

Walter Feldman

Associated Names

Walter Feldman

Artist, American, 1925 - 2017

The image displays swirling black lines across the canvas. Overlapping circular and oval shapes in red, green, orange, and yellow are visible, resembling bubbles or light patches through leaves. The artwork conveys movement and depth with its dynamic composition. The contrast of black lines with soft shapes against a bright background creates an energetic and playful atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

Medium

collagraph
Credit Line

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

image: 326 x 465 mm
sheet: 400 x 530 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1725

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, 1/ ; lower center, MARDI GRAS; lower right, Walt Feldman 1958.

Wikidata ID

Q76442199

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