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Bathers, Plate II

1928

Harold Weston

Associated Names

Harold Weston

Artist, American, 1894 - 1972

The image shows two dark, irregularly shaped forms against a lighter, swirling background. The shapes resemble the outlines of figures lying down, resembling shadows cast by human bodies. The surrounding lighter areas have undulating patterns reminiscent of clouds or waves.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint
Credit Line

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

plate: 106 x 129 mm
sheet: 255 x 325 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.5026

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Plate II/2" in pencil, lower left corner; "W" in plate, lower right corner; "Harold Weston '28" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76548259

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