Human Forms, Multiple Human Forms

1968

Barbara Crane

Associated Names
Barbara Crane

Artist, American, 1928 - 2019

The image features contrasting black and white shapes forming an abstract pattern. The shapes overlap to suggest human figures and garments, with patterns resembling zebra stripes. The fragmented shapes create depth and complexity, giving the impression of mirrors or reflections with glimpses of faces and clothing.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John S. Parsley and Nancy Nolan Parsley

  • Dimensions

    image: 35.2 × 27.6 cm (13 7/8 × 10 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 35.5 × 28 cm (14 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.157.19

  • Series Title

    Human Forms, Multiple Human Forms

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Barbara Crane Estate, Chicago; John Parsley, Houston, TX (through Stephen Daiter Gallery, Chicago); gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: Barbara Crane / Multiple Human Forms / 1968-69; top center: [upward arrow]; by unknown hand, top right: 1938-B-1020-003

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