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S-Curve

1940

Bernard Joseph Steffen

Associated Names

Bernard Joseph Steffen

Artist, American, 1907 - 1980

The image depicts a winding path stretching into the distance. The horizon line is situated near the upper third of the composition, with contrasting clouds in the sky. Pencil strokes create a smooth appearance emphasizing curves and textures. A monochromatic palette of gray contrasts dark trees on the left and a lighter path. Sparse shrubs flank the path, with a detailed tree stump in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 240 x 208 mm
sheet: 405 x 300 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4590

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: "Bernard J Steffen" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456401

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