Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right, on Blue Background)

1945

Joseph Solman

Associated Names
Joseph Solman

Artist, American, 1909 - 2008

The image depicts fluid, curvy black lines intersecting on a blue background to form an irregular shape. The central shape resembles a head in profile, with a nose, eye, and eyebrow suggested. The composition invites viewers to explore the resemblance of the shapes to a human face, while maintaining an abstract and imaginative quality.
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Twelve Studies For A Portrait Of Mozart

Joseph Solman

1945

The image shows a minimalist portrait of a person's head in profile. The person is facing left, with an elongated nose and a subtle jut of the chin. The facial features are depicted with thin lines, showing simple representations of the eye and brow. The hair is swept back and slightly elevated, with light brushstrokes suggesting texture. The background is sand-colored with no visible body parts beyond the neck. There are no clothes, jewelry, or objects in the image. The composition uses light and dark shading on a textured background.

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - on Greenish-Silver Background)

Joseph Solman

1945

The image shows an abstract shape outlined in black against a soft pastel background of pinks and purples. The main shape is rounded with a pointed extension on the left. Another dark stroke near the body suggests a wing or shadow. The contrast between the soft pastels and bold outline emphasizes the abstract bird-like form.

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - on Mottled Pink Background)

Joseph Solman

1945

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Inscriptions

In blue ink: lower left, 149/200; lower right, Joseph Solman.

Wikidata ID

Q76441722

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