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Washington, DC 20565

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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

The Dreamer

1946

Ruth L. Lewin

Associated Names

Ruth L. Lewin

Artist, American, 1924 - 1975

The image shows swirling lines and geometric shapes creating an abstract design. In the center, there's a circular form with symmetrical, curved lines. The surrounding areas have a mix of angular and curved line patterns, including elements similar to arrows, spirals, and grid-like arrangements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

image: 244 x 183 mm
sheet: 275 x 254 mm (irregular)
Accession Number

2008.115.3153

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, the dreamer (lower case); lower right, Ruth Lewin.

Wikidata ID

Q76442575

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