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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Breathing Grass

Ian Hugo

Associated Names

Ian Hugo

Artist, American, 1898 - 1985

The image displays flowing, contoured lines that twist and curve across the canvas, creating an abstract composition. The shapes suggest movement and organic forms. Clustered forms with dotted patterns also appear on the canvas, which intertwine with textured areas.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving [proof from lucite cast of copper plate]
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.852

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65570716

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