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Ruins

1968

Red Grooms

Associated Names

Red Grooms

Artist, American, born 1937

The image depicts people in colorful clothing in a historical setting with a background of hills, clouds, and ancient ruins. The scene shows individuals walking, sitting, and interacting among colorful stones and boulders. A person on a large rock is using a smartphone. The painting style is expressive with bold outlines and watercolor washes, creating a lively atmosphere. The color palette includes earthy tones and vibrant blues, pinks, oranges, and greens.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor
Credit Line

Gift of the Woodward Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Dimensions

overall: 70.5 x 100 cm (27 3/4 x 39 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1976.56.46

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: 10.3.68 RED GROOMS; lower left: AGRIGENTO

Wikidata ID

Q64620249

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