Quest of the Enigma

1957

Vera Berdich

Associated Names
Vera Berdich

Artist, American, 1915 - 2003

The image shows swirling lines and organic shapes converging towards a central circular form. Among these shapes, there are hints of familiar objects, with hair-like textures, wave-like patterns, and face-like contours. The interplay of dark and light tones, along with the layering of lines and colors, create depth and movement in the artwork.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Chicago, Illinois; Lessing J. Rosenwald, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, 1963; acquired 1964 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 5 Imp.; lower center in graphite: Quest of the Enigma; lower right in graphite: Vera Berdich - 57

Wikidata ID

Q65512281

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