Cover of a Receptacle, WaRuanda

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image shows two objects placed side by side against a dark background. The object on the left is a long, slender container made of woven or netted material in light colors, predominantly white, with intricate patterns visible within its weave. The object on the right is a conical artifact with bold zigzag patterns in black and white. The dark and light colors in the objects create a vivid contrast against the dark backdrop.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Stern, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number XX-486 added in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 445; center right verso in graphite: 486

Wikidata ID

Q64171937

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