Untitled (Abstraction)

1948

James Budd Dixon

Associated Names
James Budd Dixon

Artist, American, 1900 - 1967

The artwork shows an intricate array of bold, curving, and intersecting lines, creating an abstract composition. The shapes formed suggest figures resembling trees, humans, and possible celestial objects like a crescent moon in the upper left. Some features resemble familiar objects such as circular forms that can be seen as heads or sun-like symbols, while linear designs underneath resemble trunks of trees or bodies. Viewing the central and right figures abstractly suggests entities or tall objects with limbs extending from their sides, evoking a sense of motion or interaction.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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The image displays intersecting black lines against a plain background. The lines create a dynamic and angular composition. The arrangement may suggest familiar objects like a sailboat or masts, with vertical and diagonal lines resembling structures and horizontal lines hinting at horizons. The artist's signature is present in the lower right corner.

Untitled (Abstraction)

Richard Diebenkorn

1948

This is an image showing the cover page of a collection or publication titled "DRAWINGS." The page includes a list of six names: Dixon, Diebenkorn, Hultberg, Kuhlman, Lobdell, and Stillman. The design is minimalistic, with the title "DRAWINGS" at the top in bold, capital letters. The artists' names are listed vertically below the title in a simpler typeface. At the bottom of the page, it states that the publication is by "ERIC T LEDIN MILL VALLEY CALIF," and the year "1949" is included in smaller print. The surround of the page is a darker brown color, potentially representing the cover or border of the publication, with some visible wear along the edges.

Drawings

Various Artists, Eric T. Ledin

1948

The image features thick, curvilinear shapes and lines creating a complex pattern in dark monochrome tones on a lighter background. The abstract composition resembles organic forms or twisting pathways that imply motion or flow. The arrangement of shapes could suggest abstract figures or landscapes. The presentation is dynamic and slightly chaotic, allowing viewers to make their own connections to familiar objects or scenes.

Untitled (Abstraction)

Frank Lobdell

1948


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: in pencil: lower right, James Budd Dixon (in script)

Wikidata ID

Q76455057

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