Untitled

1946

Norman Lewis

Associated Names
Norman Lewis

Artist, American, 1909 - 1979

The image displays swirling lines and jagged shapes in an abstract composition. The complex tangle hints at familiar objects and figures, such as human forms, animals, and creatures. Elements like people in hats, birds, and a cross-legged figure can be seen. The lines connect in various ways, creating a busy and layered scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on bond paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Billy E. Hodges

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 48.26 × 60.96 cm (19 × 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.7.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2013, Gift of Bill E. Hodges

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right, in blue ball point pen: Norman Lewis, in black ink: 10 3 .46

Watermarks

BOND

Wikidata ID

Q64618513

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