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Weathervane

c. 1944

Perle Fine

Associated Names

Perle Fine

Artist, American, 1905 - 1988

The image shows various lines and shapes, including spirals, straight lines, and points arranged in an intentional manner. The composition features swirling spirals, small circles, and triangular spikes. The balance between sharp angles and rounded curves creates a visual impression of pathways and connections between the elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving, etching and aquatint
Credit Line

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

plate: 134 x 126 mm
sheet: 238 x 209 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1759

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower right, Perle Fine; lower left, 3/30

Wikidata ID

Q76456230

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