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Stone #1

1942

John Opper

Associated Names

John Opper

Artist, American, 1908 - 1994

The image features bold, angular shapes intersected with sweeping curves and diagonal lines, creating a dynamic composition. The artwork resembles the interlocking of machinery or an industrial landscape, with sharp angles and overlapping forms reminiscent of gears and beams. Darker shaded areas contrast with lighter patches, suggesting a play of light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 195 x 297 mm
Sheet: 314 x 483 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3798

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower right, John Opper '42 Stone #1

Wikidata ID

Q76442493

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