Untitled (Washing Clothes)

1933

Olin Dows

Associated Names
Olin Dows

Artist, American, 1904 - 1981

This is a drawing of figures engaged in an activity that involves water and containers. The scene shows several stylized figures in a monochromatic palette, arranged around what appears to be a stream or canal with rectangular blocks. The figures wear hats and rural garments, with bold lines and geometric forms giving the image a dynamic, rhythmic quality. The background includes horizontal lines and a solid dark mass that provide context to the setting. The composition is characterized by contrasts and a sense of movement.
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In pencil: lower right, Olin Dows 33

Wikidata ID

Q76550440

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