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Man and Woman #2

1947

Leonard Nelson

Associated Names

Leonard Nelson

Artist, American, 1912 - 1993

The image shows sharp, angular shapes and zigzagging lines creating an abstract composition. It features jagged edges, pointed forms, curved crescent-like shapes, and circular forms. The design combines bold geometric figures with organic textures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

image: 339 x 269 mm
sheet: 431 x 327 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3707

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil, lower left, 8/10; signed: In pencil: lower right, L. Nelson 47

Wikidata ID

Q76549384

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