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Companioned

1949

Helen West Heller

Associated Names

Helen West Heller

Artist, American, 1872 - 1955

The image features various shapes and lines creating an abstract scene. Zigzag patterns are present in the top left corner, while swirls and waves are on the right. A central figure with flowing lines and solid blocks around its head is present, along with a skeletal form that resembles an animal's skull. At the bottom, repeated heart motifs are arranged in a grid pattern.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

block: 260 x 223 mm
sheet: 384 x 333 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2456

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Companioned" in pencil, lower left corner; signed: "HWH" in block, lower center; "Helen West Heller 1949" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456066

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