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The Kite Flyer

1939

Hughie Lee-Smith

Associated Names

Hughie Lee-Smith

Artist, American, 1915 - 1999

This is a drawing of two figures flying kites in a natural setting. It depicts two figures flying kites on uneven ground, with a backdrop of water, landforms, and trees in the distance. The lines are sharp and dynamic, creating a sense of motion. The composition is framed by arches of darker lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

Image:133 x 159mm
Sheet:215 x 228mm
Accession Number

2008.115.188

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower right, Hughie Lee-Smith '39; lower left, The Kite Flyer

Wikidata ID

Q76440372

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