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Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Mexican Girl

1941

Peter Busa

Associated Names

Peter Busa

Artist, American, 1914 - 1985

The image displays an abstract arrangement of curved lines and amorphous shapes in various colors. The central form is outlined by a blue line, resembling a human figure with circular patterns and smaller lines within. Black lines intersect the blue ones, creating suggestions of limbs or clothing. Surrounding the figure are variations of orange and pale blue against a beige backdrop. The composition resembles a stylized figure against a neutral environment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

image: 503 x 352 mm
sheet: 656 x 510 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1130

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q76550184

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