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Jacob and the Angel

1950

Benton Murdoch Spruance

Associated Names

Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

The image shows soft, curving lines and varying shapes in shades of yellow on a white background, forming an abstract composition. The arrangement suggests an impressionistic figure seated with one hand near the chin. The surrounding lines and curves could resemble flowing garments or wisps, contributing to the dream-like quality. Viewers are encouraged to see familiar forms in the piece.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in yellow [separation proof]
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1951.10.199
Catalogue Raisonné

Fine/Looney 1986, no. 289, State (separation proof)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

Fine, Ruth and Robert F. Looney. The Prints of Benton Murdoch Spruance. Philadelphia: University of Philadelphia Press, 1986.

Wikidata ID

Q65221337

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