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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Back Street

c. 1935-1943

William Norman

Associated Names

William Norman

Artist, American, 1904 - 1980

The image displays swirling and jagged lines creating dynamic shapes. Angular and cylindrical structures reminiscent of factory smokestacks and forms resembling trees or tree stumps are interspersed against a turbulent sky. Undulating lines in the foreground suggest a rocky terrain or flowing water. The image juxtaposes structured shapes with a chaotic background, connecting industrial constructs to a stark interpretation of a natural environment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 317 x 443 mm
sheet: 403 x 519 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3746

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Back Street
Signed: In pencil: lower right, willnorman (written as one word)

Wikidata ID

Q76457461

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