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Untitled (Black and white abstraction)

1949

Leonard Edmondson

Associated Names

Leonard Edmondson

Artist, American, 1916 - 2002

The image depicts a series of geometric shapes and lines creating an intricate composition. U-shaped curves, concentric circles, layered ovals, and rounded forms stack vertically. Linear textures and cross-hatching within some shapes add depth. The arrangement suggests a delicate balancing act, integrating familiar objects into an abstract tableau.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

image: 225 x 175 mm
paper: 464 x 248 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1591

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, 7/50; lower right, Leonard Edmondson 1949.

Wikidata ID

Q76457373

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