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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Theseus

1943

Jacques Lipchitz

Associated Names

Jacques Lipchitz

Artist, French, 1891 - 1973

The image showcases a series of intricate bold, curvaceous lines merging to create an abstract figure. The shapes convey dynamic movement, with limbs and appendages resembling a human form. The composition gives the impression of a sculpture or a dramatic pose, similar to classical statues in motion. Light and shadow enhance the abstract form, offering a blend of familiarity and mystery.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching, engraving, and aquatint
Credit Line

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

image: 349 x 290 mm
sheet: 478 x 370 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3199

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: J Lipchitz in black ink (part of dedication), lower right
In black ink: lower left, Epreuve d'etât

Wikidata ID

Q76455330

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