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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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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

La Foret Aubergine

1962

Ruth Cyril

Associated Names

Ruth Cyril

Artist, American, 1938 - 1988

The image depicts a forest scene with a network of tree trunks and branches. The horizon is obscured by overlapping forms. The artwork emphasizes linear patterns and etched textures. The color palette is largely monochromatic, with shades of sepia and deep brown.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color etching
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.545

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65511960

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