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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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1924

John J.A. Murphy

Associated Names

John J.A. Murphy

Artist, American, 1888 - 1967

The image displays intersecting angular and curved shapes in light and dark segments, creating a jagged texture. The composition does not represent any specific scenes but simulates a complex pattern resembling facets on gemstones or the chaos of shattered glass.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

Image: 204 x 232 mm
Sheet: 284 x 307 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3662

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: Lower right: John JA Murphy. '24

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