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Lithograph #41 (Visionary City)

1931

William Samuel Schwartz

Associated Names

William Samuel Schwartz

Artist, American, 1896 - 1977

The image displays an abstract composition featuring triangular and curved shapes converging to form a mountain-like structure. The arrangement hints at a cityscape or tall buildings, with elements resembling skyscrapers and domes. Below the formation, smaller angular forms resembling houses can be seen, suggesting a countryside at the base of a large mountainous city.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 295 x 310 mm
sheet: 480 x 375 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4311

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Lithograph #41 in pencil, lower left, margin; Lithograph #41 Imp. #8 in pencil, verso; Signed: William S. Schwartz in stone, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76551869

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