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Conked

1997

Alison Saar

Associated Names

Alison Saar

Artist, American, born 1956

The image features an abstract arrangement of flowing curves and lines. It depicts a stylized face with elongated shapes suggesting a neck and hair cascading downwards. The abstract nature of the piece allows the viewer to see connections to familiar objects. The earthy tones of red and green blend with the textured background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut on paper
Credit Line

Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson
Dimensions

overall: 76.2 × 57.15 cm (30 × 22 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2024.147.25

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Toby Mitchel Prints, Los Angeles, CA

Associated Names

Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson

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