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Abstract Composition

c. 1950s

Attributed to Ynez Johnston

Associated Names

Ynez Johnston

Artist, American, 1920 - 2019

The image contains abstract shapes and lines. A circle is at the top center, surrounded by blue and orange brushstrokes. Below, there are intersecting triangular and curved lines. In the lower portion, there are intricate patterns and shapes resembling fish and leaves, in a variety of blended hues.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black with oil paint on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With
Dimensions

sheet: 14.29 × 10.8 cm (5 5/8 × 4 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2016.142.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Karl With; gift to Beverly and Christopher With, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

With, Christopher

Wikidata ID

Q77258367

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