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Rabbit (Le Tournesol)

c. 1920

Edward Steichen

Associated Names

Edward Steichen

Artist, American, 1879 - 1973

The image displays geometric shapes such as rectangles, circles, and arcs arranged in a balanced and structured design. A large red vase-like form is positioned centrally, surrounded by smaller rectangular shapes. Above, a yellow circle is intersected by green and red shapes. The background features shades of green, orange, gold, and black in a patchwork design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

opaque watercolor, metallic paint, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Gift of Joanna T. Steichen
Dimensions

sheet: 25.72 x 23.18 cm (10 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2011.85.16
Copyright

© Estate of Edward Steichen

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Joanna T. Steichen, the artist's wife, New York; bequest to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Steichen, Joanna T., Mrs.

Wikidata ID

Q64557618

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