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Oracle

1966

John Wilson

Associated Names

John Wilson

Artist, American, 1922 - 2015

The image shows an abstract composition with a tall, vertical shape in the center with curved and angular lines. The central vertical shape resembles a figure with arms raised upwards. Darker tones are found at the bottom of the image. The composition suggests movement or struggle and uses deep orange and black hues.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph printed in red and black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image: 60.4 × 32.1 cm (23 3/4 × 12 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2024.156.16
Copyright

© The Estate of John Wilson

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist; (Martha Richardson Fine Art, Boston); Christopher and Beverly With, Washington, 2021; promised to NGA, 2022

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"John Wilson 1966" lower right margin, graphite. "11/30 "Oracle"" lower left margin, graphite. Verso not visible.

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