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2 Eyes—3 Eyes

1946

Robert McChesney

Associated Names

Robert McChesney

Artist, American, 1913 - 2008

The image displays bold black shapes and lines on a white background, creating an abstract composition. There is a large shape with two oval forms in the center, resembling eyes. To the left are circular and star-like forms. In the middle is a triangular shape, and on the right are three eye-like shapes. Below, there is a row of arches and a curled shape to the far right. The image is open to interpretation, with various geometric forms inviting viewers to find connections to familiar objects.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image (irregular): 16.3 × 20.3 cm (6 7/16 × 8 in.)
sheet: 24.5 × 31.6 cm (9 5/8 × 12 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.3402

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 2 Eyes - 3 Eyes; lower center in graphite: Lino; lower right in graphite: Robt. McChesney 46

Wikidata ID

Q76549499

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