Amok

1942

Ian Hugo

Associated Names
Ian Hugo

Artist, American, 1898 - 1985

The image displays sharp, angular lines and triangular shapes creating an abstract composition. These geometric forms resemble figures with elongated limbs interacting around a shape suggesting a bull-like animal. The depiction evokes movement and dynamism, similar to figures in a dance or ritualistic setting. The line work and design elements connect the viewer to the idea of dancers or performers with an animal, forming a dynamic and symbolic scene in its abstraction.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving and soft ground etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.3 × 22.8 cm (4 7/16 × 9 in.)
    sheet: 22.5 × 31.6 cm (8 7/8 × 12 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.8.26

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Hugo" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "1942" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65021217

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