Dog Track, Sanford

1938

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image displays bold, straight lines forming angular shapes and intersecting in an abstract composition. The lines suggest frames and structures resembling a simplified architectural layout. Small, semi-circular shapes sit below one horizontal line, resembling lamps or overhead lights. The lines and forms create an abstract interpretation of a space, hinting at architectural elements found in industrial or construction sites.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and white gouache on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19 x 25.4 cm (7 1/2 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.133.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Neelon Crawford, artist's son, New York; gift to NGA, 2001

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom in pen and black ink: Dog track, Sanford, RALSTON CRAWFORD, 1938; lower left verso in graphite: RCE D-71

Wikidata ID

Q64619907

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