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Untitled (Cityscape)

c. 1936-1939

Lillian Adelman

Associated Names

Lillian Adelman

Artist, American, 1899 - 1985

The image showcases an array of geometric shapes and sharp angles, creating an intricate pattern of lines and forms. It is an abstract composition with blocky structures resembling a labyrinthine cityscape or an industrial complex. The contrast between light and dark areas suggests a stairway or pathway leading into an arched doorway. The elements are interconnected, resembling familiar architectural objects but arranged in a non-representational manner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

stone: ca. 493 x ca. 394 mm
image: 437 x 330 mm
sheet: 510 x 402 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.611

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, For Riva in pencil; lower right, Lil Adelman

Wikidata ID

Q76456640

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