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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

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1949

Adja Yunkers

Associated Names

Adja Yunkers

Artist, American, born Latvia, 1900 - 1983

The image shows a complex composition of abstract forms created by swirling lines and shapes. The lines overlap and intersect, with a small splash of red standing out against the monochromatic shades. Darker areas suggest shadowy spaces hinting at depth, while lighter streaks evoke movement. The overall arrangement forms an intricate tapestry that invites viewers to search for hidden forms within the chaos.

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Artwork overview

Medium

monotype on wove paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 41.9 x 66 cm (16 1/2 x 26 in.)
Accession Number

1950.1.126

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2000

"To Invent a Garden: The Life and Work of Adja Yunkers", Bayly Art Museum, Charlottesville, 2000.

Bibliography

2000

Bartelik, Marek. To Invent a Garden: The Life and Art of Adja Yunkers. Charlottesville, VA, 2000.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite and blue pencil: Yunkers -49

Wikidata ID

Q65066892

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