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George Nelson

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George Nelson

Artist, American, 1887 - 1978

The image shows undulating, wavy lines forming a continuous pattern on a textured surface. The interplay of light and shadow gives the shapes a three-dimensional quality. A figure is present within the landscape of curving forms.

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Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 348 x 248 mm
Sheet: 402 x 305 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3704

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Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Ed. 30; lower right, George Laurence Nelson.

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Wikidata ID

Q76455714