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Verdi Square

1935

Mortimer Borne

Associated Names

Mortimer Borne

Artist, American, born Poland, 1900 - 1987

The image shows a city square surrounded by tall buildings. In the center is a large building with an arched entrance. The style features clean line work with detailed brushstrokes depicting the architecture. The color palette is monochromatic. The scene includes a car on a curved road, people walking, trees, a fenced area, more buildings, vehicles, and pedestrians.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

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

Image: 225 x 300
Sheet: 285 x 393
Accession Number

2008.115.323
Catalogue Raisonné

Biran 1980, no. 132

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1980

Biran, R.S. Borne: Drypoints, Etchings and Color Drypoints. New York: Abaris Books, 1980.

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower right, Mortimer Borne IMP.; bottom center margin, VERDI SQ.

Wikidata ID

Q76440663

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