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Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Rootin' Tootin'

1981

Stewart Hitch

Associated Names

Stewart Hitch

Artist, American, 1940 - 2002

The image features a large red starburst shape with sharp, angular lines radiating outwards against a chaotic backdrop of black lines. The composition creates a dynamic and visually striking image reminiscent of a fiery star or bursting firework.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil stick and pastel on wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 57.2 x 61 cm (22 1/2 x 24 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.35

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

in graphite on center verso: oil stix / & / pastel / Rootin' Tootin' / 1981 / Stewart Hitch

Wikidata ID

Q64632786

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