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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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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

August Day

1971

Matt Phillips

Associated Names

Matt Phillips

Artist, American, 1927 - 2017

The image displays a series of curved and swirling lines in soft blues and greens. The forms resemble clouds, waves, stones, or bubbles. Circular shapes are scattered throughout. The scene suggests an abstract outdoor setting with hints of a bridge, sails, and distant hills against the sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

monotype with blue crayon added at center
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.1154

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65575258

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