Illuminations

1959

Richard Florsheim

Associated Names
Richard Florsheim

Artist, American, 1916 - 1979

The image displays an intricate interplay of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines creating an abstract composition. Vertical lines stretch upwards, casting shadows that suggest reflections. Horizontal lines intersect with these, while clusters of small, bright shapes resemble city lights. Diagonal streaks converge towards the center, adding dynamic tension. The design evokes a sense of a bustling city seen in a dreamlike focus.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1793

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Iacono 1988, no. 113

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • Iacono, Domenic J. _ A Catalogue Raisonné of the Graphic Work of Richard Florsheim_. New York: Syracuse University Art Collection in cooperation with the Richard A. Florsheim Art Fund, 1988, no. 113.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 115/180; lower right in graphite: R A Florsheim

Watermarks

RIVES

Wikidata ID

Q65511802

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