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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Woodland

1946

Will Barnet

Associated Names

Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image features swirling lines and interlocking shapes creating an intricate composition. Curving lines intersect with geometric forms, creating a complex design. Bold, black shapes resemble animals or birds, while linear patterns suggest natural textures. The abstract artwork hints at elements of the natural world without direct depiction.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint
Credit Line

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

plate: 20.1 × 24.9 cm (7 15/16 × 9 13/16 in.)
sheet: 37.1 × 40.6 cm (14 5/8 × 16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.764
Catalogue Raisonné

Cole 1972, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Woodland; lower right, Will Barnet 46.

Wikidata ID

Q76441552

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