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Montes Apenninus Region of the Moon

1972

Nancy Graves

Associated Names

Nancy Graves

Artist, American, 1939 - 1995

The image features swirling lines, circular shapes, and dotted patterns in various shades, forming an abstract composition. The pointillist technique creates vibrant clusters resembling blooming flowers, coral reefs, or a cosmic star field. Soft pastel colors mix with brighter spots, giving the impression of a delicate tapestry or a confetti-strewn landscape.

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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

1992.45.10
Series Title

Lunar Orbiter Series [1992.45.1-10]

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1994

Mapping, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1994.

Inscriptions

lower right in felt-tip pen: Graves 5-72

Wikidata ID

Q64618123

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