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Untitled

c. 1985

Hans Gustav Burkhardt

Associated Names

Hans Gustav Burkhardt

Artist, American, 1904 - 1994

The image showcases abstract shapes and flowing lines in black, purple, and red. The arrangement of curved lines suggests a figure-like shape, resembling a stylized human torso. The artwork uses blurred edges and washes of color to create a dreamlike impression, with shapes connecting to human body contours.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and felt-tip pen on sketchbook paper
Credit Line

Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With
Dimensions

sheet: 22.8 × 15.2 cm (9 × 6 in.)
Accession Number

2020.167.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Caldwell Gallery, Hudson, NY, August 2014); Beverly and Christopher With, Washington; gift to NGA, 2020

Associated Names

With, Christopher

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