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Uranus and Gaea

1946

James Goetz

Associated Names

James Goetz

Artist, American, 1915 - 1946

Atelier 17

Printer

The image consists of intertwining lines and curves forming an abstract composition. The shapes resemble elements found in nature. The arrangement suggests movement and depth, encouraging exploration of details within the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving and aquatint on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy
Dimensions

plate: 15.24 × 12.38 cm (6 × 4 7/8 in.)
sheet: 33.97 × 26.99 cm (13 3/8 × 10 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2017.148.25
Portfolio Title

The Primordials

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Annex Galleries, Santa Rosa, California); Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C., 1985; acquired 2017 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: James Goetz; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: AE 6707

Wikidata ID

Q77015419

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