Untitled

1961

John Altoon

Associated Names
John Altoon

Artist, American, 1925 - 1969

The image features an abstract composition with intertwined lines and shapes. On the left, there is a figure resembling a skeletal structure. The center shows jagged lines and wave-like shapes resembling a rough landscape. The right side features densely crosshatched patterns forming a wing-like shape. The sparse use of ink against a white background emphasizes the interplay of these elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on illustration board

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    overall: 76.2 x 101.6 cm (30 x 40 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.116.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

artist's estate; anonymous gift to NGA, 1997

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right on verso in black ink: ABS-88-1961 / B/W

Wikidata ID

Q64582097

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