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Forty Flakes [preparatory drawing]

1991

Christopher Brown

Associated Names

Christopher Brown

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows swirling, elliptical lines intersecting across the composition. Faint sketches of human figures in various poses can be seen within the loops of the ellipses. The lines suggest swirling pathways, while shadowy figures and shapes give the impression of silhouettes or reflections.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pencil and black crayon on tracing paper [preparatory drawing]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

31.5 x 31.5 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.222
Catalogue Raisonné

[preparatory drawing]

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