The Beginning of Miracles: XV

1953

Corita Kent

Associated Names
Corita Kent

Artist, American, 1918 - 1986

The image displays an assortment of irregular geometric shapes and dispersed lines in shades of muted ochre on a beige background, forming an abstract composition. Some shapes and lines suggest architectural elements like arches and columns, while others resemble human figures in mid-motion. The overall impression is reminiscent of worn frescoes or faded murals depicting a lively urban or social environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint separation in yellow

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2371


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania; acquired 1980 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q74034071

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