Snowdrops

Valerie Thornton

Associated Names
Valerie Thornton

Artist, British, 1931 - 1991

The image shows organic, flowing lines and shapes that intertwine with each other. It is an abstract representation that may suggest the form of flowers or leaves, with elongated petals and stems depicted in a textured, earthy color palette. The arrangement of the shapes resembles natural foliage, with overlapping lines and shaded areas creating depth and movement akin to a bouquet of blooms. Light and dark tones interact to enhance the abstract floral theme.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color intaglio

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.15 x 11.43 cm (6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 39.37 x 27.94 cm (15 1/2 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1621

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 17/20; lower right in graphite: Valerie Thornton; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: 12; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: SNOWDROPS $12

Wikidata ID

Q65512272

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