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Earth Beacons #2

1987

Edda Renouf

Associated Names

Edda Renouf

Artist, American, born 1943

The image shows two elongated, curved shapes rendered in red. They are set against a dark textured background with a grainy edge framing the composition. The shapes emerge from shadow, creating an abstract quality. The interplay of sharp angles and soft gradients adds depth to the portrayal.

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Artwork overview

Medium

oil pastel on wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 64.8 x 56.5 cm (25 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.307

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Earth beacons #2; lower right in graphite: Edda Renouf 9. '87

Wikidata ID

Q64556305

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