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Midsummer Night

1968

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The painting features a large, circular, yellow shape at the center, surrounded by broad strokes of red and dark teal blue. To the right are dark, irregular teal forms, while below are various colored brushstrokes creating horizontal patterns, along with rectilinear forms suggesting buildings or structures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and acrylic paint on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Hom Gallery
Dimensions

overall: 45.7 x 60.7 cm (18 x 23 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1989.50.4

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: in graphite: Kainen '68

Watermarks

Strathmore Charcoal 100% cotton fiber U.S.A.

Wikidata ID

Q64579388

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