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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

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Through September 5
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America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Lilith

1945

Reuben Kadish

Associated Names

Reuben Kadish

Artist, American, 1913 - 1992

The image consists of intricate lines and shapes that twist and intersect, creating an abstract composition filled with movement and texture. The scene includes forms resembling a large, open-mouthed creature facing a circular, textured object. Other elements in the design evoke the appearance of leaves or pointed petals, adding an organic, botanical aspect to the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint
Credit Line

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

Image: 348 x 250 mm
Sheet: 522 x 370 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2744

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower right, 7/20 Reuben Kadish 1945; bottom left margin, LILITH (printed in block letters)

Wikidata ID

Q76551081

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