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The image consists of multiple rectangular panels with wavy lines and blocky shapes, creating a fragmented landscape. The colors used are rich earth tones such as reds, blacks, blues, greens, and beige, resembling rock formations and valleys.
Clare Romano, Associated American Artists, Grand Canyon, 1977, color collagraph on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.44

Grand Canyon

Clare Romano, Associated American Artists · 1977 · color collagraph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.148.44

The image displays overlapping shapes with curved lines in various colors, forming an abstract design. There is a large blue semi-circle at the top, with a smaller maroon arch inside it enclosing a white area. Below these are deep green shapes and a bright red section. A purple shape resembling a heart rests on the red area.
Carol Summers, Associated American Artists, Ryder's Evening, 1976 (published 1977), color woodcut on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn), 2015.19.3238

Ryder's Evening

Carol Summers, Associated American Artists · 1976 (published 1977) · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3238

The image shows a place setting with a plate, a folded napkin, a fork, a knife, and a spoon. The palette consists of various shades of gray. The plate is positioned centrally with the folded napkin on top, while the fork extends towards the lower left corner and the knife and spoon are placed across the center of the plate.
Nona Hershey, Associated American Artists, Place Setting, 1976, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Gift of John Nichols Estabrook and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook, 1987.41.33

Place Setting

Nona Hershey, Associated American Artists · 1976 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1987.41.33

This artwork shows a low angle view through tall grasses and foliage dominating the scene. The horizon is not distinctly visible as the vegetation encloses the viewer's line of sight on all sides. The style includes intricate, detailed brushstrokes or etchings capturing the textures and shapes of the plants. The color palette is monochromatic, using dark and light shades of black and white to differentiate between light and shadow, creating a dramatic visual impact. In the distance, the darkened sky suggests a night-time scene, intensifying the mysterious and serene nature of the scene.
Ruth Cyril, Associated American Artists, Moonlit Pond, 1969 (published 1973), etching and aquatint in black, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.346

Moonlit Pond

Ruth Cyril, Associated American Artists · 1969 (published 1973) · etching and aquatint in black ·  Accession ID  1980.45.346

The image is a close-up, side profile view of a man's face. The man is facing to the right and has long, unkempt hair. His facial features are bold with heavy use of lines, including prominent eyebrows, a pronounced nose, and a mustache. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed drawing of the man's head and features. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Leonard Baskin, Associated American Artists, Masaccio, 1969 (published 1970), etching in black on wove paper, Gift of Jay Finkel, 2013.121.95

Masaccio

Leonard Baskin, Associated American Artists · 1969 (published 1970) · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2013.121.95

The image shows a bridge stretching into the distance, leading to a towering structure on the horizon. The horizon is positioned just below the midline of the image, where the linear elements of the bridge and road converge. The strokes are varied, with vertical streaks creating a sense of continuous flow and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, composed of various shades of black, gray, and white. Bright round lights line the bridge on both sides, providing a rhythmic pattern and contrasting with the darker shades of the sea and sky in the background.
Richard Florsheim, George C. Miller & Son, Associated American Artists, Rush Hour, 1967 (published 1968), lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of John Nichols Estabrook and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook, 1987.41.28

Rush Hour

Richard Florsheim, George C. Miller & Son, Associated American Artists · 1967 (published 1968) · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1987.41.28

The image contains two panels with intersecting curving lines on a teal background. The lines are black with some purple accents, creating an abstract design resembling twisting threads or flowing roots. The composition can be interpreted as flowing water or a maze, prompting viewers to follow the patterns.
Stanley William Hayter, Hector Saunier, Associated American Artists, Diptych, 1967 (published 1970), two-plate color engraving on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.19.2971

Diptych

Stanley William Hayter, Hector Saunier, Associated American Artists · 1967 (published 1970) · two-plate color engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2971

The image displays elongated, vertical shapes with green and dark blue splatters and strokes. The patterns could represent textured ground or a dynamic environment like water or soil, enhancing the organic allusion. The straight lines suggest movement and depth in the abstract landscape.
Terry Haass, Lacourière et Frélaut, Associated American Artists, Untitled, 1966, color engraving, aquatint, and sugar-lift, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.764

Untitled

Terry Haass, Lacourière et Frélaut, Associated American Artists · 1966 · color engraving, aquatint, and sugar-lift ·  Accession ID  1980.45.764

The image depicts sharp, jagged lines and long, slender spikes rising from a dark, curved form in an abstract composition. The shapes resemble masts and rigging.
Richard Florsheim, George C. Miller & Son, Associated American Artists, Hulk, 1966 (published 1967), lithograph in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1176

Hulk

Richard Florsheim, George C. Miller & Son, Associated American Artists · 1966 (published 1967) · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1176

The image depicts swirling lines and intricate shapes forming a dense, chaotic abstract scene. At the center is a figure with long flowing hair and an alien-like mask, surrounded by various animals and creatures including an eagle, a warthog, a dragon, a monkey, and others. The backdrop includes trees and foliage, resembling a jungle or forest setting. The figure wears a crown of flowers.
Fritz Eichenberg, Associated American Artists, Circe Cirensis, 1966, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1167

Circe Cirensis

Fritz Eichenberg, Associated American Artists · 1966 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1167