Barbara Olmsted

American, 1915 - 2013

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Flowing curves and twisted lines create dynamic motion in this abstract image. Swirls and loops intertwine, resembling elongated ribbons or the branches of a tree caught in a whirl. The composition is intricate and reminiscent of organic forms. Dramatic contrasts between light and shadow add depth and complexity to the interconnected shapes.
Barbara Olmsted, Memory of the Dark, c. 1941, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3793

Memory of the Dark

Barbara Olmsted · c. 1941 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3793