Poetry Page

1962

Reva Urban

Associated Names
Reva Urban

Artist, American, 1925 - 1987

This is a drawing of a poem on a mostly blank page. The drawing features handwritten text situated on the right side of an otherwise plain, light-colored background. The text contains a poem that speaks to imagery of a city described as "naked" and "shimmering" within a red world. Mention is made of passionate flesh against concrete, a blood-red city twisting upon itself, and elements of color, form, and passion linked to the identity of the city. The overall simplicity of the visual serves to emphasize the handwritten words, drawing attention to the poem and its language.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc) in gray and white on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.2583


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65511771

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