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Modern Tendency

c. 1925

James Blanding Sloan

Associated Names

James Blanding Sloan

Artist, American, 1886 - 1975

The image shows abstract figures resembling two human figures walking hand in hand. One figure wears a hat. The composition features sweeping lines and curvilinear forms, blending into a background with swirling patterns. Surrounding the figures are words like "THEATRE," "CAFE," "JAZZ," and "MOVIES." The lines in the image evoke urban scenes, potentially streets or a skyline.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

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

image: 244 x 205 mm
paper: 298 x 251 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4451

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: In pencil: LL: #3 Modern Tendency

Wikidata ID

Q76457453

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