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Festival

1965

Sol Wilson

Associated Names

Sol Wilson

Artist, American, 1896 - 1974

Associated American Artists

Publisher

The image shows a network of vertical and diagonal lines forming an abstract scene with shapes that resemble sailboat masts and a crowd of people. The pattern creates a sense of movement and chaos, evoking a bustling festival. The sharp lines draw attention upward like ship masts, while the shapes below suggest a gathering of figures in celebration. In the center, rectangular structures hint at buildings near a dock or harbor, blending into the abstract portrayal.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black
Credit Line

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

image: 34.9 × 24.1 cm (13 3/4 × 9 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.5089

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2016

Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 184, no. 1661.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Festival; lower right in graphite: Sol Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q76454652

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