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Pontchartrain [preparatory drawing for panel C]

1997

Robert Colescott

Associated Names

Robert Colescott

Artist, American, 1925 - 2009

The image displays wavy and curved lines forming an abstract composition. A circular form is located towards the center, resembling a button or a round container. Other shapes include squiggles and lines resembling pipes or tunnels. In the lower right corner, there are scribbles and looping lines resembling loose thread or tangled wire.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and marker on both sides of tracing paper [preparatory drawing for panel C]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

48 x 30 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.262
Catalogue Raisonné

[preparatory drawing for panel C]

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