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Washington, DC 20565

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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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Little Torso

1935

John Buckland Wright

Associated Names

John Buckland Wright

Artist, British, 1897 - 1954

The image displays intricate curved lines and loops. The lines intersect and overlap in a fluid, continuous motion. The composition evokes swirling ribbons or graceful outlines of musical notes. The flowing lines suggest movement and dynamic play, resembling twisting ribbons in the air.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 29 × 18.4 cm (11 7/16 × 7 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1947.12.47

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65079808

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