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Despite the Many Sins and Small Diversions

c. 1948

Dorothy Dehner

Associated Names

Dorothy Dehner

Artist, American, 1901 - 1994

The image showcases fluid, elongated shapes forming vertical forms on a textured gray background. The shapes have accentuated curves and spirals, creating an abstract composition. Some parts hint at green and yellow colors. Additionally, small elements resembling eyes or leaves are scattered throughout the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache with pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation
Dimensions

sheet: 44.1 x 33.7 cm (17 3/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1997.63.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kraushaar Galleries, Inc., New York); purchased 1997 by NGA.

Associated Names

Kraushaar Galleries

Inscriptions

lower right in gray gouache: Dehner; across top verso in graphite: Despite the Many Sins and Small Diversions

Wikidata ID

Q64541308

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