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The Letter

c. 1935-1940

William P. Hicks

Associated Names

William P. Hicks

Artist, American, 1895 - 1950

This image showcases a composition of geometric shapes and lines, with overlapping rectangles and squares in a layered arrangement. Bold black lines and lighter shaded areas create depth and texture. In the center, there is a prominent downward-pointing triangle. The background features a textured pattern with vertical and horizontal lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 250 x 202 mm
sheet: 404 x 291 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2485

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: lower right, Hicks; lower center, The Letter; lower right corner (by unknown hand), 22; lower left verso, K

Wikidata ID

Q76454412

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