Tone Drawing 5

1976

Edda Renouf

Associated Names
Edda Renouf

Artist, American, born 1943

The image shows multiple vertical lines evenly spaced on a wide horizontal plane. The lines vary in thickness and continuity. There is a horizontal interruption in the central area, contributing to a ripple or wave-like effect. The composition conveys a harmonious yet dynamic visual, reminiscent of natural patterns such as sand dunes or woven fabric structures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black pastel with incised lines on wove Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.6 x 55.9 cm (8 1/2 x 22 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.6.315

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Tone drawing -5-; lower right in graphite: Edda Renouf 1976; lower left verso in graphite: Tone drawing -5-; lower right verso in graphite: Edda Renouf 1976

Wikidata ID

Q64556278

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