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The French Farm

1942

Edward Landon

Associated Names

Edward Landon

Artist, American, 1911 - 1984

The image consists of an arrangement of geometric shapes and angular lines forming an abstract composition resembling a cluster of buildings with steep roofs. The shapes suggest a village or town with chimneys and slanted rooftops. Various colors and textures are used, including green shapes resembling trees. The palette is soft and muted, creating a peaceful rural setting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

image: 304 x 457 mm
sheet: 379 x 534 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3028
Catalogue Raisonné

Wechsler 1994, no. 086

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1994

Wechsler, James. Edward Landon: Silkscreens. Mary Ryan Gallery, New York, 1994: 86.

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, The French Farm; lower center, Edition 50; lower right, E. Landon.

Wikidata ID

Q76551258

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