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Study for "Auto-Motif #1"

c. 1934

Anthony Velonis

Associated Names

Anthony Velonis

Artist, American, 1911 - 1997

The image depicts bold, curving shapes and lines forming an abstract representation of a car with a figure inside. The shapes create a visual resemblance to a vintage automobile, with distinct wheel shapes and a streamlined body. The background features geometric, block-like shapes suggesting a cityscape. Earthy tones and blues are used to connect the abstract elements to familiar objects in an urban environment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache over graphite on artist board
Credit Line

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

sheet: 293 x 371 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4849

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64536188

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