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Untitled (Blocks)

1930s

Edward Hagedorn

Associated Names

Edward Hagedorn

Artist, American, 1902 - 1982

The image showcases an array of angular shapes and intersecting lines made up of cubic forms arranged in an abstract manner. The cubes dominate the space, resembling a cascade of tumbling blocks. Small figures, reminiscent of stylized human forms, are seen amongst the shapes, suggesting a sense of movement or interaction. Light and shadow play a role in highlighting the dynamic tension in the composition, transforming familiar objects into an extraordinary scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint
Credit Line

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

plate: 378 x 237 mm
sheet: 467 x 321 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2300

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: E. Hagedorn in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76455404

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