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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Descending Helix

1962

Reva Urban

Associated Names

Reva Urban

Artist, American, 1925 - 1987

The image features a series of curved and angular shapes that intersect and overlap, creating an intricate pattern. The composition includes bold, dark lines, contrasting background, earthy tones, and splashes of red.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (zinc) in orange, green, and black on Rives BFK paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.2591

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65511779

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