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Blasted Figure

1962

Robert Mallary

Associated Names

Robert Mallary

Artist, American, born 1917

The image showcases a large, bold shape with fine, tapering lines extending outward in various directions. The composition resembles an explosion or a cluster of feathers, reminiscent of a comet or a bird's wing, set against a contrasting background. The strokes' texture and direction imply movement, capturing a moment of dynamic motion.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (zinc) on Nacre paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.2341

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65511841

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