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Untitled (Two Women at the Shore)

1947

Nahum Tschacbasov

Associated Names

Nahum Tschacbasov

Artist, American, 1899 - 1984

The image features angular shapes and curved lines creating an abstract composition. The convergence of shapes forms a face with exaggerated features resembling a mask. A figure with glasses interacts with a bird to the left, while waves, a sailing ship, and a setting sun are depicted above. An architectural element in the upper right corner suggests arches, adding structure to the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching, aquatint and sugar-lift
Credit Line

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

plate: 249 x 295 mm
sheet: 379 x 557 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4767

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: 1/25 in pencil, lower left corner; signed: "Tschacbasov 47" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76552116

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