Back Street Patterns

1950s

Ruth Appleldoorn Mead

Associated Names
Ruth Appleldoorn Mead

Artist, American, 1894 - 1994

The image shows a collection of geometric shapes and bold lines creating an abstract composition that resembles a cluster of houses with pitched roofs. Deep shadows are cast between the shapes, forming an interplay of light and dark areas. The overall effect gives the impression of a deserted street scene, with triangular shapes possibly representing roofs or gables, and rectangles with smaller rectangles within them resembling windows on buildings.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Back Street Patterns 23/25" (title within quotes) in pencil, lower left corner
Signed: "Ruth Appeldoorn Mead" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456414

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