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Miss Ever-Ready

1952

Adja Yunkers

Associated Names

Adja Yunkers

Artist, American, born Latvia, 1900 - 1983

The artwork depicts a central figure made of geometric shapes and bold, angular lines. The figure has a head that resembles an upside-down triangle with circular and curved details. The body is elongated and segmented with overlapping triangles and curves. Surrounding the figure are various colors and shapes forming an ambiguous background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color woodcut
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 49.9 x 32.4 cm (19 5/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1953.6.142

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Miss Ever Ready; lower right in graphite: 22/225

Wikidata ID

Q65214166

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