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Horae

1945

James Goetz

Associated Names

James Goetz

Artist, American, 1915 - 1946

The image displays an intricate network of overlapping lines and shapes, forming an abstract composition. Two human-like faces are central, surrounded by curving limbs and plant-like forms. Above, an abstract representation of the sun shines radiantly, with linear rays. A small boat sails near the horizon. Interconnected lines and organic shapes hint at internal anatomical structures, such as bones and muscles, rendered in a surreal manner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving in black
Credit Line

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

sheet: 39.6 × 28.7 cm (15 9/16 × 11 5/16 in.)
plate: 13.97 × 12.54 cm (5 1/2 × 4 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.2139

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: J.R.G.; lower left in graphite: Horae; lower right in graphite: Goetz '45

Wikidata ID

Q76443121

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