Untitled (Abstract Masks)

1938

Guy MacCoy

Associated Names
Guy MacCoy

Artist, American, 1904 - 1981

The image showcases bold, abstract shapes and thick lines in an interplay of colors and forms. A white oval shape with fluid, curving lines resembles a stylized face, while beside it, another face-like form with a red crown stretches vertically. The abstract shapes hint at familiar objects such as theatrical masks or carnival characters. Muted earth tones are complemented by contrasting reds and blacks, creating a dynamic visual experience. A textured border frames the central elements.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Connor Rosenkranz, New York, NY (via Mann-Williams Antiques, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, March 1992; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In black ink: lower left, 1/23; lower right, Guy Maccoy 38

Wikidata ID

Q76456176

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