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Calm after Storm

1944

Perle Fine

Associated Names

Perle Fine

Artist, American, 1905 - 1988

The image shows swirling and intertwining lines and shapes balanced by contrasting areas of shadow and light, creating an abstract composition. The patterns are reminiscent of scattered twigs or branches and the overall texture resembles a grainy surface, similar to rough, pebbled terrain viewed from above. The darker patches appear like deep shadows in a craggy landscape, adding depth and complexity to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

plate: 199 x 150 mm
sheet: 292 x 237 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1760

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

9/30 in pencil, lower left corner; signed: Perle Fine in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456234

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