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String Quartette

c. 1938-1940

Dorothy Milne Rising

Associated Names

Dorothy Milne Rising

Artist, American, 1895 - 1992

The image features angular shapes and bold, sweeping lines. It depicts a group of musicians resembling a string quartet. The figures are made of blocks of color and speckled textures, with colors and shapes hinting at musical instruments. The musicians are seated in a circular formation, appearing to be engaged in a performance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

Image: 165 x 205 mm
Sheet: 203 x 240 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4106

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, String Quartette; lower right, Dorothy Milne Rising.

Wikidata ID

Q76457108

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