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Formes, Ombres, Joie

c. 1940

Jean Negulesco

Associated Names

Jean Negulesco

Artist, American, born Romania, 1900 - 1993

The image consists of bold, angular lines and intersecting geometric shapes, creating an abstract composition. A large guitar shape contrasts with sharp, jagged lines. Wavy lines above suggest floral patterns, while a circular form resembles a vase. Dots are used for texture. The scene is framed in a rectangular border, adding to the organized chaos typical of abstract art. Familiar objects like the guitar and vase emerge from the overall abstraction.

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Artwork overview

Medium

stencil
Credit Line

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

plate: 214 x 309 mm
image: 204 x 298 mm
sheet: 279 x 374 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3702

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, formes, ombres, joie

Wikidata ID

Q76456699

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