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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Germinal

1962

Robert Mallary

Associated Names

Robert Mallary

Artist, American, born 1917

The image displays jagged black and white lines and shapes intertwined in an abstract pattern. The lines twist and branch out, resembling plant stems or coral structures. A bold red line and a red dot stand out near the center, providing a splash of color. The abstract composition invites viewers to explore shapes and patterns.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in red and black on Barcham Green Crisbrook waterleaf paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.2347

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65511847

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