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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Undersea

1955

Ruth Cyril

Associated Names

Ruth Cyril

Artist, American, 1938 - 1988

The image shows a mix of horizontal lines and blurred shapes, forming an abstract composition. Swirls and curves in deep blues, greens, and blacks intertwine, resembling fluid movements or an underwater scene. The layering of colors and textures could suggest looking through water, with darkened forms hinting at submerged elements. The artwork's abstraction encourages the viewer to explore underwater themes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color aquatint
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

plate: 48.26 × 80.96 cm (19 × 31 7/8 in.)
sheet: 62.87 × 92.71 cm (24 3/4 × 36 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1964.8.547

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65511962

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