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Woman and Centaur

1949

Bernard Reder

Associated Names

Bernard Reder

Artist, American, 1897 - 1963

The image displays flowing lines and rounded shapes in an abstract composition. The figures depict two entities intertwined, with elongated limbs. One figure appears human-like, while the other features characteristics resembling a horse. The combination forms an abstract scene with human and animal elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and black ink with gray wash
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 47.6 x 49.8 cm (18 3/4 x 19 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1950.17.240

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: B. Reder.49

Wikidata ID

Q64537332

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