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Composition From Paper Scraps

1960

Unknown

Associated Names

Unknown

Artist, (probably American)

The image displays geometric shapes and bold lines in a dynamic composition. Various square and rectangular forms, along with black and red angled lines, are shown on a blue and brown background. A red trapezoid and a white circle overlapping a black square are featured. Green patches are also visible. The overall layout of shapes suggests an abstract landscape or cityscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

Image: 305 x 433 mm
Sheet: 390 x 517 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1992

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Glen Alps collection

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left: composition from paper scraps; lower center: Ed/11; lower right, W.A. Gamble

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