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Essai II

1934

John Ferren

Associated Names

John Ferren

Artist, American, 1905 - 1970

The image displays an intricate assembly of lines and geometric shapes, intersecting and overlapping in a complex manner. Thin black lines form curves, loops, and angular figures, resembling a collection of stylized fans, harps, or nets that intertwine and extend across the canvas. The shapes connect to create a layered effect.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving and graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

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

plate: 179 x 239 mm
sheet: 265 x 330 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1740

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left corner in pencil: Essai II

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q76456058

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