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The artwork features geometric shapes and lines arranged in an abstract composition. Triangular and polygonal forms are interconnected, with sections filled with densely packed vertical lines. To the right, a large trapezoidal shape with fine parallel lines converges. Along the left, smaller shapes cluster together. Throughout the piece, floating angular forms distribute randomly.
Dorothy Dehner, River Landscape I, 1958, engraving and roulette in blue-black on cream wove paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.63.9

River Landscape I

Dorothy Dehner · 1958 · engraving and roulette in blue-black on cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.63.9

The image displays rectangles and diagonal lines in an abstract geometric pattern. The colors used are soft pastels like pink, blue, beige, and black.
Dorothy Dehner, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1986, watercolor, black ink, and graphite with painted paper collage on white laid paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.63.10

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Dorothy Dehner · 1986 · watercolor, black ink, and graphite with painted paper collage on white laid paper ·  Accession ID  1997.63.10

The image features sharp, angular lines and forms creating an abstract composition. The central figure resembles a skeletal creature with elongated limbs and a prominent skull. Surrounding the creature are jagged, dramatic shapes resembling mountainous landscapes. Small, darkly shaded shapes resembling clouds float above.
Dorothy Dehner, Country Living or Bird of Peace, 1946, pen and black ink on wove paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.63.3

Country Living or Bird of Peace

Dorothy Dehner · 1946 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.63.3

The image shows an abstract composition with intersecting lines and curves on a softly hued background. Fine lines extend and bend across the canvas, some forming angular connections while others arc gracefully. There are broader, bolder segments with alternating black and white stripes resembling piano keys scattered across the image.
Dorothy Dehner, Music for Strings, 1949, watercolor with pen and black ink on laid paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.63.6

Music for Strings

Dorothy Dehner · 1949 · watercolor with pen and black ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1997.63.6

The image features straight and wavy lines, along with geometrical shapes, creating an abstract composition. The lines are primarily vertical and horizontal with some appearing to bend and curve. Rectangular and triangular shapes are present, resembling architectural blueprints. Muted colors like browns, reds, and yellows add depth to the shapes, resembling aged paper or stone textures.
Dorothy Dehner, Untitled, 1949, watercolor and black ink on laid paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.63.11

Untitled

Dorothy Dehner · 1949 · watercolor and black ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1997.63.11

The image displays bold, black lines forming abstract shapes on a light background. The lines create various curves and angles. A circle with a thick outline is the central feature, flanked by extending lines. Below the primary design, a series of small black dots are arranged in a horizontal line.
Paul Klee, Rechts unfreundlich (Right Unfriendly), 1940, brush and dry pigment mixed with paste, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 2007.108.2

Rechts unfreundlich (Right Unfriendly)

Paul Klee · 1940 · brush and dry pigment mixed with paste ·  Accession ID  2007.108.2

The image features an arrangement of geometric shapes and lines that intersect and overlap. It is an abstract design with sharp triangular forms and curved lines creating movement. The shapes resemble familiar objects such as a folded piece of paper or a fragmented kite. Some elements resemble the wings and beak of a bird from certain angles. The lines vary in thickness and shading, contributing to the depth and complexity of the image.
Dorothy Dehner, Bird Machine I, 1952/1953, engraving and roulette in black on wove paper, Gift of the Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.64.2

Bird Machine I

Dorothy Dehner · 1952/1953 · engraving and roulette in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.64.2

The image shows intersecting lines and shapes forming an intricate abstract design. The shapes resemble interconnected triangles and quadrilaterals, tapering into thin lines. The artwork evokes the image of a complex machine or a bird in flight, with outlines implying wings or mechanical parts. Scattered lines and marks in the lower part suggest movement or a flock of birds in the distance.
Dorothy Dehner, Bird Machine I, 1952, engraving and roulette in black on wove paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.63.1

Bird Machine I

Dorothy Dehner · 1952 · engraving and roulette in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.63.1

The image shows bold interlocking shapes and lines in black and grey. Curves intersect with angular lines, resembling puzzle pieces fitting together.
Judith Rothschild, Untitled, 1940s, screenprint in black and gray on wove paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.119.18

Untitled

Judith Rothschild · 1940s · screenprint in black and gray on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.119.18

The image displays a composition of bold, black lines that interweave and intersect, creating a complex network of curved and angular shapes. This abstract arrangement features geometric forms, such as rectangles, circles, and arches, in shades of blue, green, black, and gray. Amidst this abstract design, there are shapes that resemble fragments of letters, puzzle pieces, or figures in motion.
Judith Rothschild, Untitled, 1940s, color screenprint on wove paper, Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation, 1997.119.17

Untitled

Judith Rothschild · 1940s · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.119.17