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Geological Map of the Sinus Iridum Quadrangle of the Moon

1972

Nancy Graves

Associated Names

Nancy Graves

Artist, American, 1939 - 1995

The image displays an abstract composition of small dots in various colors, creating organic shapes. The dots form circular patterns resembling clusters, with wavy lines interconnecting them. Larger circular forms in the center resemble seashells or flowers.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache and ink over graphite on Arches paper
Credit Line

Gift of Esther Cattell Schmitt
Dimensions

overall (appromimate): 57.2 x 76.1 cm (22 1/2 x 29 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1992.45.9
Series Title

Lunar Orbiter Series [1992.45.1-10]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1981

Roberta Smith, 4 artists and the map, Spencer Museum of Art, 1981, no.27.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Graves 5-72

Wikidata ID

Q64618122

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