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Untitled (Abstracted sailboats)

1950

Emil Bisttram

Associated Names

Emil Bisttram

Artist, American, 1895 - 1976

The image consists of angular shapes and intersecting lines creating an abstract composition. Triangles and curved lines resemble sails and boats, while geometric forms and crosshatched areas suggest movement. Light and shadow variation evoke reflections on water under a soft sun or moon glow. The artwork encourages viewers to associate the shapes with maritime scenes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 251 x 402 mm
Sheet: 458 x 564 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.919

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, 9/30; lower right, Emil Bisttram 50; on stone: lower right, B.

Wikidata ID

Q76443301

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