Five Composition Studies

1940s

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image consists of various geometric shapes and lines forming an abstract composition. Dominating the design are rectilinear forms, grids, and angular lines that intersect in complex patterns. There is a sweeping curved line in the upper left surrounded by intersecting lines, and below is a section filled with tightly packed diagonal lines creating a grid. Each shape is compartmentalized within defined spaces, creating a sense of organized chaos reminiscent of urban scenes or architectural elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 37.3 cm (11 7/16 x 14 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.133.11


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: RCE D-290

Wikidata ID

Q64619915

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