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Hornet's Nest

1956

Arthur Deshaies

Associated Names

Arthur Deshaies

Artist, American, 1920 - 2011

The image displays a collection of intricate shapes and lines composed in a complex, intertwined pattern. The overall composition is abstract, with swirling lines, spirals, and geometric forms. Bold, dark areas contrast sharply with lighter, detailed sections, creating a dynamic visual structure suggesting depth and movement.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving
Credit Line

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

block: 303 x 403 mm
sheet: 413 x 482 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1468

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Hornet's Nest" in pencil, lower left; 124/200 in pencil, lower center; signed: "Deshaies 56" in pencil, lower right

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