Ballet

1941

David Smith

Associated Names
David Smith

Artist, American, 1906 - 1965

The image features an intricate composition of curved and angular lines, along with circular and elongated ovals. The lines form shapes resembling human and horse figures in motion. The abstract forms suggest articulated dolls or marionettes connected in various poses. Light and shadow enhance the three-dimensional quality of the shapes.
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On verso in pencil: This etching was made by David Smith on his own press at Balboa in the forties. It relates in imagery to the Medal for Dishonor - some of the Surrealist ideas. signed - Dorothy Dehner. Married to D. Smith 1927 - 1952 - D.D.

Wikidata ID

Q76454649

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