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The Warped Beam

c. 1935-1943

Edward Hagedorn

Associated Names

Edward Hagedorn

Artist, American, 1902 - 1982

The image displays a large, curved shape intersected by vertical lines. The curved shape contains textured areas on its surfaces. Vertical lines run through the curve. In the background, jagged lines suggest a distant mountain range, while swirling lines above mimic clouds or birds. The composition is rich with abstract forms reminiscent of nature and architecture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

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

plate: 403 x 552 mm
sheet: 469 x 625 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2296

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: The Warped Beam in pencil, lower left; signed: E Hagedorn in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76455406

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