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Peter

c. 1949

James V. Harvey

Associated Names

James V. Harvey

Artist, American, 1929 - 1965

The image displays a series of intertwined and overlapping lines and shapes creating an abstract design. The lines form patterns that resemble facial features and contours, similar to a distorted human face. The arrangement of elements suggests a face-like structure with eyes and a mouth, abstractly deconstructed and rearranged. The composition hints at familiar facial characteristics while maintaining an intricate abstract quality.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving and etching
Credit Line

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

plate: 197 x 95 mm
sheet: 320 x 240 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2377

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: JH. + JH in pencil, lower corners, verso

Wikidata ID

Q76548778

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