Untitled (Abstract)

1937

Rupert D. Turnbull

Associated Names
Rupert D. Turnbull

Artist, American, 1899 - 1943

The image displays a series of thick black shapes and curving lines that intersect and overlay in a mostly vertical rectangle. Dark, amorphous shapes are juxtaposed with fine cross-hatching that fills some spaces, creating a textural contrast. The overall design resembles a puzzle of organic forms, akin to pieces of a jigsaw or sections of a complex map, with no single center or focal point.
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The image features bold, black letters and shapes arranged in a pattern of curves and lines. The word "EXHIBITION" is at the top, with a large letter "A" at the center, accompanied by its mirror image. Familiar words and shapes form the design, with "american abstract artists" curving around the letter 'A.' At the bottom, the location is noted as "SQUIBB GALLERIES NEW YORK."

cover image for American Abstract Artists portfolio

Werner Drewes

1937

This is a photograph of a handwritten list. The list contains 39 numbered names, each accompanied by a small check mark beside them. The handwriting is neat and uniform. The background is a plain, lightly textured surface. Each name on the list is followed by a small checkmark. The names appear in two aligned columns. There is no additional decoration or imagery on the paper.

American Abstract Artists

Various Artists

1937

The image displays bold, black, geometric shapes and curving lines on a light background. Some forms resemble common objects such as a goblet and a dove. Zigzagging lines and circular shapes create an impression similar to a face, with semi-circular lines potentially appearing as an eye and mouth. The composition balances positive and negative space, prompting viewers to find meaning within the abstraction.

Untitled (Abstract)

Rosalind Bengelsdorf

1937

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within image: upper right, RDT37 (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q76454958

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