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Untitled (Tortilla Sellers, Taxco)

1933

Olin Dows

Associated Names

Olin Dows

Artist, American, 1904 - 1981

The image displays angular shapes and soft curves, creating an interplay of light and shadow. The abstract design suggests figures dressed in cloaks seated along a path or corridor. The setting is enclosed by textured walls, hinting at a narrow passage. The combination of lines and forms gives the image an architectural feel, similar to a walkway bordered by high walls.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

Image: 175 x 114 mm
Sheet: 321 x 250 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1518

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower right, Olin Dows 33

Wikidata ID

Q76550432

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