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American Gothic

1937

Lawrence Edward Kupferman

Associated Names

Lawrence Kupferman

Artist, American, 1909 - 1982

The image showcases an array of geometric shapes and lines, including sharp diagonals, curved arches, and grid-like patterns. The composition resembles architectural forms such as gothic-style windows, with pointed arches and diamond-patterned panes. The intersecting lines suggest complex structures and crisscrossing frameworks commonly seen in modern buildings and cathedral windows.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

image: 163 x 277 mm
sheet: 300 x 380 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2984

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"American Gothic" in pencil, lower left; signed: "Lawrence E. Kupferman" in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76443213

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