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City Canyon

1952

Robert N. Robathan

Associated Names

Robert N. Robathan

Artist, American, born 1926

This image features vertical and horizontal lines forming rectangular and angular shapes, creating an abstract representation. The shapes and pattern of the lines evoke a city skyline with skyscrapers, where the vertical forms resemble buildings and the horizontal ones suggest rooftops and windows. Geometric elements also suggest industrial structures, while darker shaded areas can be associated with shadows between the structures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image: 240 x 187 mm
sheet: 319 x 252 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4109

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: City Canyon 3/22 in pencil, lower left; Signed: R.N. Robathan in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76456829

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