Untitled

1940s

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image shows a collection of intersecting straight and curved lines along with geometric shapes, creating a complex and abstract composition. Among these lines is a ladder-like shape crossing diagonally. There are also parallel lines that could resemble rain, and angular sections that may suggest architectural forms or sections of a bridge. The arrangement evokes a sense of dynamic motion and structural elements without depicting any specific object.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 37.2 cm (11 9/16 x 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.133.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: RCE D-982

Markings

BS: STRATHMORE PAPER

Wikidata ID

Q64619913

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