Letter "N"

published 1953

Nico Bulder

Associated Names
Nico Bulder

Artist, Dutch, born 1898

The image shows an abstract arrangement of curved and jagged black lines forming the shape of two intertwined figures on a blank background. The composition depicts two people, with legs and arms entangled in a dynamic pose. The abstract style simplifies their forms, highlighting their muscular structure, and the surrounding curved lines suggest motion, resembling ripples of energy spreading from their struggle.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 6.2 x 6.5 cm (2 7/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 19.9 x 13.9 cm (7 13/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.116

  • Series Title

    Various Artists' Grafisch ABC [1983.109.103-128]

Associated Artworks

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The image displays an abstract composition with bold, black shapes on a white background. The main element resembles the letter 'A', blending into a larger form suggesting the structure of a tree. Within the negative space of the 'A', a simple figure appears to be standing.

Letter "A"

Gerd Arntz

1953

The image shows black letters arranged in an abstract formation on a pink background. The letters start with a large 'A' at the top, followed by a 'B', and end with a 'C' at the bottom, stacked vertically and slightly overlapping. Below this, the word "DEGRAFISCHE" is curved upwards.

Grafisch ABC

Various Artists

1953

A black rectangle encloses an abstract B-shaped figure with sharp, angular lines intersecting at various points. The design resembles a stylized capital letter "B," showcasing a blend of rigid and fluid lines.

Letter "B"

Hubert Bekman

1953

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74045653

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