Hawaiian Swimmer

1972

Jean Charlot

Associated Names
Jean Charlot

Artist, American, born France, 1898 - 1979

The image displays an abstract composition of flowing shapes and curved lines intertwining and undulating throughout the frame. A central figure features a human-like face with closed eyes, surrounded by extended limbs and elongated, swirling forms. The figure is positioned as if swimming or floating, evoking a connection to movement through water. The color palette includes blues, browns, and contrasting accents of bright yellow and pink.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.2 × 20.4 cm (6 × 8 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 21.3 × 27.6 cm (8 3/8 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.308

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Jean Charlot" lower right composition, in stone, artist's hand. "1972" lower right composition, in stone, artist's hand. "Jean Charlot" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand."LJR 1980" verso, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

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Watermarks

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Wikidata ID

Q65571813

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