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Milkweed

1952

Margaret Lowengrund

Associated Names

Margaret Lowengrund

Artist, American, 1905 - 1957

Michael Ponce de León

Printer, American, 1922 - 1998

The image features tall, slender plant stems topped with clusters of pod-like structures and elongated leaves. The color palette consists of earthy tones, including browns, greens, whites, and hints of black. The tallest stem is positioned centrally, with other stems tapering off to the sides. The background is a swirling mixture of earthy colors, creating an organic, textured backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color lithograph on wove paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 50.9 x 40.2 cm (20 1/16 x 15 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1953.6.79

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 32/200 / Milkweed; lower right in graphite: M. Lowengrund '52

Markings

BS: copyright: INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC / ARTS SOCIETY, INC.

Wikidata ID

Q65362295

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