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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Head of a Traveller

1952

Adja Yunkers

Associated Names

Adja Yunkers

Artist, American, born Latvia, 1900 - 1983

The image displays a composition of swirling lines and overlapping shapes. The abstract artwork incorporates a combination of greens, blues, and earth tones, with circular and angular elements creating a dynamic visual effect.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color woodcut
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 39.4 x 26 cm (15 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1953.6.143

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in blue pencil: Head of a Traveller 22/225 Yunkers 1952

Wikidata ID

Q65214167

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