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California Landscape 2 [state 2]

1985

Ruth Fine

Associated Names

Ruth Fine

Artist, American, born 1941

The image displays intricate, intersecting black lines and shapes on a white background, forming an abstract artwork. The lines and shapes resemble dense foliage, with some areas resembling leaves or organic formations. The abstract composition suggests dynamic movement and natural abundance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint on wove BFK Rives paper
Credit Line

Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink
Dimensions

image: 19.9 × 24 cm (7 13/16 × 9 7/16 in.)
sheet: 57.2 × 47 cm (22 1/2 × 18 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2021.80.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Fine, Ruth

Inscriptions

"Ruth Fine 1985" lower right margin, graphite. "California Landscape 2, State 2 10/10" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

"BFK RIves France ∞" lower left margin.

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