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Leonore Gallet

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The image shows a collection of geometric shapes and bold, intersecting lines, creating an abstract composition. There are curved lines resembling pieces of a jigsaw or fragments of familiar forms like a chair or a human face. The mix of cross-hatched areas with shaded sections might suggest the texture of fabric or the contours of an object in shadow. Overall, this abstract depiction gives the impression of a fragmented and deconstructed still life.
Arshile Gorky, Composition, c. 1936-1939, pen and black ink on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2007.141.19

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Arshile Gorky · c. 1936-1939 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.141.19