Two Composition Studies

1940s

Ralston Crawford

Associated Names
Ralston Crawford

Artist, American, born Canada, 1906 - 1978

The image features geometric shapes such as rectangles and straight lines drawn in ink. The shapes are arranged in two sections with layered and overlapping forms, creating depth and spatial structure. Intersecting lines and cross-hatching add texture to the shapes, similar to an urban skyline or architectural blueprint. The abstract arrangement resembles buildings or cityscapes, yet remains open to interpretation with its simplistic design.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Neelon Crawford

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.5 x 28.6 cm (15 9/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.133.13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center right in pen and black ink: May 4/54; lower left in pen and black ink: May / 4/54; lower left in graphite: NO6A / RC; lower left verso in graphite: RCE D-915

Wikidata ID

Q64619917

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