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Untitled

1990

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

This abstract image features bold, sweeping lines and shapes. A large, soft red form dominates the right side, while patches of green, yellow, and pink brushstrokes are dispersed throughout. Vertical red lines along the left side could suggest plant stems. Energetic scribbles and blending of colors create a sense of movement and vitality.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil pastel on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Andrew Robison
Dimensions

sheet: 76.2 x 55.9 cm (30 x 22 in.)
Accession Number

1993.68.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1993.

Associated Names

Robison, Andrew, Dr.

Inscriptions

lower right in blue pen: Kainen '90

Wikidata ID

Q64579406

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