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Eternal Jacob

1952

Benton Murdoch Spruance

Associated Names

Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

This is a drawing of abstract intertwined figures. The composition shows a dynamic interaction between several abstracted forms resembling humanoid figures. It primarily uses shades of black, white, and grey with textures highlighting shadows and highlights. Large wings suggestive of an abstract angelic figure add to the mystical and surreal quality. The expressive lines and forms convey movement and tension within the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1953.6.121
Catalogue Raisonné

Fine/Looney 1986, no. 308

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

Q65221547

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