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Werth V. Zuver

Zuver, Marc
Zuver, Werth "Marc"
Zuver, Werth Vanderbilt

American

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This is a painting of abstract, horizontal, vaguely human figures within a series of clear rectangular sections against a light teal background. Thin white lines give the appearance of three rectangular containers stacked atop one another, each with a human-like figure laying horizontally in it. The figures are indistinct and made up of horizontal shapes in a light tan color, with areas of dark brown on the left side of each figure that suggest dark hair. The teal background is visible through the clear containers. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, and the different areas of color blur and overlap in places.
Dino Aranda, Three Figures, 1968, acrylic on canvas, Gift of Werth V. Zuver, 2019.101.1

Three Figures

Dino Aranda · 1968 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2019.101.1

This painting features a series of angular and curved shapes against a textured background. These shapes create a shape that looks like a skeletal bull or horse-like creature with prominent horns, wide round eyes, and a thin face. Its neck is a long line that leads to a round body. The legs are faint and indistinct. The colors of the painting are muted, earthy tones, mostly bluish-grays, dark greens, and a muted brown-red color. The background is split into two sections, with the bottom section slightly greener and the top section slightly bluer. Many of the features of the creature are distinguishable not by color, but by texture; in many places the paint appears to pucker or crease, and these creases create many of the features of the animal.
Alejandro Aróstegui, Beast, 1968, oil and mixed media on canvas and board, Gift of Werth V. Zuver, 2019.101.2

Beast

Alejandro Aróstegui · 1968 · oil and mixed media on canvas and board ·  Accession ID  2019.101.2