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Supervalues

c. 1933-1936

Albert Potter

Associated Names

Albert Potter

Artist, American, 1903 - 1937

The image features sharp, angular shapes and lines arranged in an abstract composition. Vertical lines and triangles are prominent, surrounding a central human-like figure holding a diagonal structure resembling a large tilted board or cross. In the upper part, the straight lines and zigzag patterns converge to create a design reminiscent of a cityscape or architectural forms with tall buildings and bridges.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut in black
Credit Line

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

image: 356 x 146 mm
sheet: 451 x 267 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3979

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Supervalues; lower right: Albert Potter

Wikidata ID

Q76455872

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