I Tread, You Tread, in a Land of High Slopes, Clothed in Balm

1957

Benton Murdoch Spruance

Associated Names
Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

The image consists of bold, jagged lines and dark, shadowy shapes forming an abstract composition. There is a central figure with stark features and a spear-like object. Around the figure are triangular shapes resembling mountains or tents, along with swirling elements. Two outlined figures appear to be in conversation in a dreamlike scene. Textural patterns scattered throughout the image resemble intricate lace or snowflakes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1963.11.199

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fine/Looney 1986, no. 382

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

Q65507703

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