Mothers and the Presence of Myth

1994

Michael D. Harris

Associated Names
Michael D. Harris

Artist, American, born 1948

Robert Franklin

Printer, American, born 1930

Brandywine Workshop and Archives

Publisher

The image displays abstract shapes and lines, including zigzags, swirls, and hand outlines, layered over a textured background. In the upper left, a bird-like form can be seen. Nearby, a circular form emanates a warm glow. The lower portion includes an orange-tinted photograph of a young child. Geometric patterns and symbols are interspersed throughout the piece, contributing to its abstract presentation.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Brandywine Workshop and Archives, Philadelphia; gifted to the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"M. D. Harris 1994" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Mothers and the Presence of Myth" lower left margin, graphite. "34/100" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

Brandywine chop, lower left margin.

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