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Negro Dancing

c. 1937

Augustus Hamilton Peck

Associated Names

Augustus Hamilton Peck

Artist, American, 1906 - 1975

The image has an abstract figure made of elongated, curvilinear shapes and lines, suggesting movement. The dark shading highlights the limbs resembling human arms and legs. The head is small with limited detail, adding to the abstract feel. The background has textured, gradient shading, contrasting with the figure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 333 x 254 mm
Sheet: 381 x 311 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3862

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Negro Dancing; lower right: Augustus Peck

Wikidata ID

Q76454551

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