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Dust Storm

1960

John Grillo

Associated Names

John Grillo

Artist, American, 1917 - 2014

The image features bold, dark shapes dominating the composition with heavy black smears and blocks. The abstract nature of the piece suggests a chaotic scene. The combination of dense black forms and lighter patches evoke the image of a shadowy forest or a dense cityscape during twilight. The textured, scratch-like lines add depth to the piece.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 392 x 506 mm
sheet: 502 x 650 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2247

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, 4/4; lower center, Dust Storm; lower right, Grillo '60.

Wikidata ID

Q76442499

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