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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Shaker Visionary Image

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image features geometric shapes and intricate lines on a beige background. A checkerboard pattern is at the center, surrounded by circular forms with rays and stars. Above and below are symmetric designs of trees and vegetation. In the lower section, a domed building is next to a stylized path or river with an abstract boat shape. The composition is bordered with smaller circles containing abstract symbols.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black and white photograph
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.8 x 35.8 cm (10 15/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.13457

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535121

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