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Milleniums

1946

Helen West Heller

Associated Names

Helen West Heller

Artist, American, 1872 - 1955

The artwork features bold lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. A central figure with muscular arms raised holds circular forms with symbols. The background includes patterned designs like triangles, circles, and lines. Smaller figures and vehicles depict farming activities and buildings. Silhouettes of animals resembling cows and horses are present, along with a hooded figure weaving amidst geometric fields and trees.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

image: 318 x 235 mm
paper: 406 x 286 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2453

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Within the print: lower left, HWH (monogram); in pencil: lower left, Milenniums; lower right, Helen West Heller 1946.

Wikidata ID

Q76456072

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