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Carved Transom

c. 1937

Lawrence Flynn

Associated Names

Lawrence Flynn

Artist, American, 1900 - 1973

The image displays two elongated rectangular frames placed next to each other. Each frame contains an abstract representation of two long arms extending towards each other, ending in hands with outstretched index fingers. The composition resembles a reflection, with the hands pointing towards each other. The style is minimalistic, highlighting linear and geometric elements while incorporating human anatomy in an abstract manner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 53.7 cm (12 1/16 x 21 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15903

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Lawrence / Flynn

Wikidata ID

Q64592764

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