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Bright Surround

1989

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image displays curving lines and circular shapes on a yellow background. A red circle and a gray circle are notable features. Green and orange squiggly lines intersect the scene. The piece conveys abstract elements that hint at natural motifs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

5-color lithograph with woodcut overlay and hand-coloring on Rives BFK paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program
Dimensions

image: 89.5 x 64.5 cm (35 1/4 x 25 3/8 in.)
sheet: 103.8 x 75.3 cm (40 7/8 x 29 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1989.52.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Artist's proof; lower right in graphite: Jacob Kainen 1989

Watermarks

Rives BFK France

Wikidata ID

Q74882876

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