Letter from Tblisi

1976

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names
Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image shows bold, curving white lines and shapes against a dark, textured background. The abstract forms resemble swirling paths and floating objects. Some shapes could be likened to petals or fish. The arrangement creates contrast and depth.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth Cole Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1999

Associated Names

Bibliography

1976

  • Flint, Janet. Jacob Kainen: Prints, A Retrospective. Washington, DC: National Collection of Fine Arts, 1976, no. 145.

Inscriptions

below plate mark in graphite; lower left: I/IV, lower right: Jacob Kainen '76; along bottom edge; lower left: 4 on green paper; lower center: LETTER FROM TBLISI

Wikidata ID

Q75424456

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