Icarus

1963

John E. Dowell, Jr.

Associated Names
John Dowell

Artist, American, born 1941

The image displays thick, jagged lines and dark, swirling shapes converging and spiraling outward from a central point, creating an abstract composition. Shapes reminiscent of elongated tentacles or twisted branches are visible within the chaos, suggesting a cosmic entity or sea creature emerging in a nebulous space. Lighter dots and flecks are scattered around, hinting at a starry night sky or swirling dust, enhancing the mysterious and otherworldly quality of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc) on Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.2142


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65510356

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