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Sally Jo

1939

Morris Atkinson Blackburn

Associated Names

Morris Atkinson Blackburn

Artist, American, 1902 - 1979

The image shows bold, black lines and shapes intersecting and curving across a light background, forming an abstract composition. The lines create a fragmented figure resembling a human silhouette, with suggestions of a face and body. Geometric shapes hint at limbs and facial features. Negative space is used to enhance the abstract nature and the perception of a partially hidden figure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

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

image: 240 x 172 mm
sheet: 280 x 215 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.927

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Sally Jo Imp. 5/30; Morris Blackburn '39

Wikidata ID

Q76442984

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