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At Sea

1941

Bror Utter

Associated Names

Bror Utter

Artist, American, 1913 - 1993

The image displays irregular and elongated shapes twisting and intersecting in an abstract composition. Taller structures resemble tree trunks or limbs, while curved forms could evoke fabric or marine life such as fish. The background has a net-like pattern adding depth, and darker shapes contrast with lighter areas, creating visual interest akin to shadows in a surreal landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 128 x 110 mm
sheet: 217 x 165 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4822

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: lower left corner, in pencil: "At Sea" (within quotes) and "3 Prints"; in pencil, lower right: Bror Utter '41

Wikidata ID

Q76441333

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