Untitled (Green Abstract)

1975

Emilio Cruz

Associated Names
Emilio Cruz

Artist, American, 1938 - 2004

This painting shows irregular shapes and lines on a green background. Curved and jagged lines in shades of white and brown traverse the canvas, bordered by yellow wavy forms. Triangular and irregular formations are dispersed, some suggesting bird or mythical creature shapes. A white shape with appendages resembles a stylized bird in the lower left corner. On the right, a human-like figure with a head resembling a helmet or mask is depicted in cream with contrasting colors marking facial features. Dotted patterns and smaller geometric shapes like crosses and circles are also present against the green background.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, St. Louis; (Black Art Auction, St. Louis); Larry D. and Brenda Thompson, GA; gift 2023 to NGA.

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Exhibition History

2025

  • With Passion and Purpose: Gifts from the Collection of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2025. no catalogue.


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