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Abstract

1925-1929

Ruth Esther Penington

Associated Names

Ruth Esther Penington

Artist, American, 1905 - 1998

The image shows a series of geometric shapes and curved lines intersecting. Dark expanses contrast with white shapes, with hatched patterns adding texture and depth. The shapes resemble a figure interacting with a rectangular object. The composition encourages viewers to find connections to familiar postures and objects.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

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

image: 229 x 178 mm
sheet: 368 x 267 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3876

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in the print: RP.; lower left in graphite; 10/16; lower right: R

Wikidata ID

Q76457114

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