Letter "T"

published 1953

Thijs Mauve

Associated Names
Thijs Mauve

Artist, Dutch, born 1915

The image shows bold, thick lines forming an abstract shape resembling the letter "T." Five human-like figures are above the crossbar of the "T," each holding a trumpet. These figures appear to be marching. Below the vertical line of the "T," two tigers are depicted amidst abstract foliage, suggesting a jungle. The composition combines these elements into a playful and symmetrical design, with the letter "T" unifying the representations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 10 x 6.5 cm (3 15/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 19.9 x 13.9 cm (7 13/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.122

  • 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

Q74045668

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