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Pigeons

1930

W. E. Hentschel

Associated Names

W. E. Hentschel

Artist, American, 1892 - 1962

The image depicts curved and angular shapes with soft lines and gradients creating depth. Two bird-like forms are suggested, perched on stylized branches and leaves. Curved elements align with the bird figures, while angular patterns below evoke a geometric garden or structured environment. The design hints at lush vegetation with delicate, cascading lines resembling leaves and circular patterns suggesting berries or flowers.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color pochoir on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image: 25.4 × 22.8 cm (10 × 9 in.)
sheet: 43.1 × 35.5 cm (16 15/16 × 14 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.2466

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Inscriptions

lower right on stencil: W E Hentschel 30; lower left in graphite: #11; lower right in graphite: W E Henstchel / 1930

Wikidata ID

Q76456708

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