Chicago

1949, printed 1980

Harry Callahan

Associated Names
Harry Callahan

Artist, American, 1912 - 1999

The image displays overlapping lines and shapes with text that includes the words "PLIES" and "GREETING CARDS." Rectangular shapes reminiscent of greeting card designs are present, along with a sign advertising typewriters for rent. The composition creates an abstract scene resembling a shop display with a nostalgic feel.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. David C. Ruttenberg, Chicago, IL; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Harry Callahan; all by later hands: upper left verso in graphite: 7D / L33; lower left verso in orange pencil: 14; lower right verso in graphite: #7

Wikidata ID

Q64154751

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