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Lake Michigan Rocks #2

1958

John Battenberg

Associated Names

John Battenberg

Artist, American, born 1931

The image shows elongated, irregular shapes in deep red and dark brown hues, creating an abstract composition. These shapes have a cracked, textured surface. The arrangement and color palette may be reminiscent of rocky terrain or geological formations, resembling stones or rock strata. Light and shadow play within the shapes, providing depth and dimension.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

Image: 306 x 497 mm
Sheet: 385 x 585 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.786

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Lake Michigan Rocks #2; lower center, 6/10; lower right, John Battenberg (in script).

Wikidata ID

Q76442772

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