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Composition, Green

1950

Simon Hantaï

Associated Names

Simon Hantaï

Artist, French, born Hungary, 1922 - 2008

The image shows an abstract composition of swirling, intertwining lines and amorphous shapes. Predominantly in shades of green, with patches of black, white, and blue. The background is beige with splattered white patterns. The artwork suggests natural elements like trees and vines but remains open to interpretation with its lack of defined borders.

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Artwork overview

Medium

ink and gouache over a reproduction?
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 25.2 cm (12 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1964.8.1804

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Avril 1950 / Hantai

Wikidata ID

Q64631429

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