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Bullfight

1945

Robert Vale Faro

Associated Names

Robert Vale Faro

Artist, American, 1902 - 1988

The image displays intricate, abstract curved lines. At the center is a large rounded shape with internal patterns resembling eyes. Surrounding it are smaller forms and lines. Abstracted sun and undulating lines are in the upper corners, and the lower section has patterns resembling tiny creatures or symbols on a textured ground. The image blends abstract shapes with elements from nature or the celestial.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

Image: 128 x 103 mm
Sheet: 216 x 160 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1685

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, 105 Bullfight 9/15 11-8-45; lower right, R. Vale Faro

Wikidata ID

Q76442619

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