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Grey Still Life

1948

Adja Yunkers

Associated Names

Adja Yunkers

Artist, American, born Latvia, 1900 - 1983

The image showcases thick black lines and shapes creating an abstract composition on a light background. An irregular shape resembling an abstracted face with three circular forms inside is situated in the center, along with a singular circular shape to the right. Horizontal and vertical lines form a textured pattern around the shapes. Thin angular lines intersect in the lower part, resembling the outline of a roof or simple building structure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

monotype printed from woodblock [proof]
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 45.7 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in.)
Accession Number

1951.10.227

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across the bottom in graphite: 1st Trial print 2/6/48 "Grey Still Life" Adja Yunkers

Wikidata ID

Q65214161

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