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Untitled (Sea Urchins)

1943

André Racz

Associated Names

André Racz

Artist, American, 1916 - 1994

The image contains two objects: a round, spiky object resembling a sea urchin on the left and a circular, patterned object resembling a sea urchin shell on the right. The color palette is black and white. The spiky sea urchin is positioned slightly to the upper left, while the patterned shell is lower and to the right. Both objects are centered within a square frame on a larger, rectangular sheet of textured paper. The year '1943' is visible near the lower right edge of the paper just outside the image frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

Image:100 x 125mm
Sheet:167 x 210mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4031

The image displays swirling lines and amorphous shapes arranged in an abstract design. The central form resembles a draped, flowing mass with curves and tendrils. Surrounding this central figure are delicate, circular patterns, resembling clusters of leaves or coral. The abstract nature of the image can suggest connections to organic objects like roots or seaweed, evoking a sense of natural growth or movement. — Untitled (Barnacles and Seaweed)

André Racz

1943

The image displays a blue book cover titled "The Flowering Rock." The cover has a textured surface and a rectangular label in the center, which is pale green with a grey outline. The label reads "THE FLOWERING ROCK 7 ENGRAVINGS by ANDRE RACZ," with handwritten notations at the bottom, including numbers and the year "1943." The book appears to include a collection of seven engravings by Andre Racz. — The Flowering Rock

André Racz

1943

The image displays two etched shell forms on a textured background within a rectangular frame. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black against an off-white or cream paper. The larger shell is positioned towards the bottom right of the frame, showcasing a layered structure, while the smaller shell is near the upper left corner. Both shells are centered within the frame, highlighting their texture and intricacies through the contrast in shades. — Untitled (Nautilus Shells)

André Racz

1943

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right, (script) Andre Racz 1943; lower center, 5; lower left, AP

Wikidata ID

Q76455072

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