Composition No. 5

1935

John Buckland Wright

Associated Names
John Buckland Wright

Artist, British, 1897 - 1954

The image shows swirling and looping lines against a dark background, creating an abstract pattern. The lines overlap to form delicate, curved shapes that resemble flowing ribbons or organic forms. The complexity suggests movement and intertwining, similar to natural patterns like vines or tendrils.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving printed in black on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Purchased as the Gift of Andrew Robison

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.9 × 13 cm (7 1/16 × 5 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 27 × 20 cm (10 5/8 × 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.92.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Buckland Wright 1990, L106

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Conrad R. Graeber Fine Art, Riderwood, MD); purchased 2016 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Composition No. 5 6/30; lower right in graphite: John Buckland Wright. 1935

Wikidata ID

Q77112309

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