Residential Turrets

1949

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names
Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image displays a collection of intricate shapes and lines forming various architectural elements. The central structure showcases tall, pointed spires and curved lines resembling towers and rooftops. The composition features abstract forms, including shapes resembling castles, turrets, and possibly theatrical masks. The facades and spire designs are highly stylized and ornate, evoking the appearance of a fairytale castle. The overall composition blends architectural motifs with abstract curves, creating a playful and fantastical scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Accession Number

    1974.98.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Flint 1976, no. 74


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1976

  • Flint, Janet. Jacob Kainen: Prints, A Retrospective. Washington, DC: National Collection of Fine Arts, 1976, no. 74.

Wikidata ID

Q65570881

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