Animations:

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Perseus Beheading Medusa, V

1945

André Racz

Associated Names

André Racz

Artist, American, 1916 - 1994

The image displays swirling lines and interlocking shapes forming an abstract composition. The forms suggest flow and movement, with dark and light contrasts adding depth. Fluid, curving lines may evoke wind or mythical creatures. Viewers can perceive hints of familiar objects like wings or human limbs among the shapes.

This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

etching, engraving, and aquatint
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1946.11.134

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65069912

You may be interested in