Minotaur

c. 1952

Dean Meeker

Associated Names
Dean Meeker

Artist, American, born 1920

The image displays swirling dark lines and bold shapes intersecting with lighter areas. It features symmetrical horn-like structures at the top and a central figure-like form that could resemble a mythological creature or a skull. The heavy use of dark tones contrasted against the lighter background creates a dynamic pattern, accentuated by hints of turquoise. The composition suggests familiar forms like animal bones or a fantastical creature, inviting exploration.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Madison, Wisconsin; Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1995

  • Contacting Pablo Picasso: The Influence of Picasso on American Printmakers, Spanish Institute, New York, 1995.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "Minotaur"; lower center in graphite: 1/3; lower right in graphite: Dean Meeker

Wikidata ID

Q76441556

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