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Runic Traces

1948

Worden Day

Associated Names

Worden Day

Artist, American, 1916 - 1986

The image features intersecting lines and shapes in shades of brown, blue, and white. The composition includes jagged lines, angular forms, sailboat-like shapes, triangular forms resembling rooftops, elongated shapes similar to buildings, circular and elliptical shapes that could suggest wheels or lenses. The artwork blends elements of nautical and architecture themes into an abstract narrative.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut on brown wove paper
Credit Line

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

Image: 380 x 480 mm
Sheet: 446 x 556 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1417

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted white ink: lower right, Runic Traces 14/16 imp, Worden Day 48

Wikidata ID

Q76442305

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