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Three Men

1947

Leon Goldin

Associated Names

Leon Goldin

Artist, American, 1923 - 2009

The image shows angular and curved lines forming geometric shapes in an abstract composition. The shapes imply three humanoid figures reminiscent of cubist art, with fragmented and overlapping planes. The figures are set against a pattern resembling brickwork, suggesting an urban environment. The figures exhibit exaggerated facial features and limbs, like large noses and hands, contributing to the abstract appearance of the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint
Credit Line

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

plate: 149 x 226 mm
sheet: 214 x 257 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2147

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Three Men in pencil, lower left; signed: Goldin 47 in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76443219

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