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Egypt, Day and Night: No. 135

1978

Keith Anden Achepohl

Associated Names

Keith Anden Achepohl

Artist, American, 1934 - 2018

The image depicts a series of rectangular and trapezoidal shapes arranged symmetrically with bold lines. The abstract composition resembles an architectural structure, possibly a doorway framed by vertical columns. The use of dark and earthy tones contrasts with vibrant hues, adding depth and dimension reminiscent of stained glass or an art deco facade.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and colored pencil
Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Alexander III
Dimensions

image: 20.2 x 28 cm (7 15/16 x 11 in.)
sheet: 26 x 36 cm (10 1/4 x 14 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1983.70.1

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1979

Egypt, Day and Night: Watercolors and Lithographs. Exh. cat. Southern Methodist University, 1979: no. 42.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Achepohl 78

Wikidata ID

Q64592028

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