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Night Shift

1940

Riva Helfond

Associated Names

Riva Helfond

Artist, American, 1910 - 2002

The image shows intersecting rectangles and lines forming a grid pattern. The composition resembles an architectural blueprint or a cityscape seen from above, with overlapping geometric forms suggesting buildings or streets. Earthy and muted colors like browns, greens, and blues enhance the architectural feel. The fragmented shapes encourage viewers to imagine urban structures or landscapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

Image: 270 x 405 mm
Sheet: 322 x 465 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2447
Catalogue Raisonné

Teller #58

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower left, "Night Shift" 26/40; lower right, Riva Helfond 40

Wikidata ID

Q76550942

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