River Landscape No. 4

1958

Dorothy Dehner

Associated Names
Dorothy Dehner

Artist, American, 1901 - 1994

The image shows a series of intertwined lines and geometric shapes forming an intricate composition. The shapes resemble sails or folded paper fans, connected by thin lines. The varying thicknesses and layering of lines evoke structures like bridges or modern architectural elements. The positioning and repetition of these elements create a harmonious composition, inviting the viewer to see familiar patterns in an abstract context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving and roulette in black on BFK Rives

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Judith Rothschild Foundation

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.4 x 44.8 cm (4 1/2 x 17 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 21.6 x 56.5 cm (8 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.63.13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left below plate mark in graphite: River Landscape #4 32/35; lower right below plate mark in graphite: D. Dehner '58

Wikidata ID

Q75398108

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