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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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City Night

1954

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image showcases bold, irregular shapes and sweeping lines forming an abstract design. There is a blue, circular shape with an 'X' inside in the upper left corner, surrounded by scattered rectangular and square patches in colors like red, pink, and blue. Some shapes overlap, creating a collage-like effect with hints of familiar elements like doors or windows scattered across the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

ink and watercolor on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Christopher and Alexandra Middendorf
Dimensions

overall: 48 x 59.9 cm (18 7/8 x 23 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1989.51.3

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Kainen '54

Wikidata ID

Q64579396

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