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Totem

1949

James V. Harvey

Associated Names

James V. Harvey

Artist, American, 1929 - 1965

The image contains a variety of curved lines and bold, angular shapes that overlap and intersect intricately. It gives the impression of a stylized face or mask, similar to a totem or carved idol. The shapes resemble familiar features like eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The central curved lines could be interpreted as eyebrows arching over eyes. The lines' arrangement and thickness add depth and texture to the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint
Credit Line

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

plate: 149 x 147 mm
sheet: 197 x 189 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2379

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: totem in pencil, lower left; No. 3 in pencil, lower right; signed: harvey 49 in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76548790

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