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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Untitled

1951

Dorothy Dehner

Associated Names

Dorothy Dehner

Artist, American, 1901 - 1994

The image shows intersecting geometric shapes composed of angular, straight lines creating complex patterns. The composition uses earth tones with highlights of cream and soft pink. The lines vary in thickness, giving a sense of depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache and graphite on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation
Dimensions

sheet: 39.7 x 52.1 cm (15 5/8 x 20 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1997.63.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kraushaar Galleries, Inc., New York); purchased 1997 by NGA.

Associated Names

Kraushaar Galleries

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Dorothy Dehner '51

Wikidata ID

Q64541312

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