Goro Kumagai

Japanese, 1932 - 2017

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The image depicts bold, angular shapes and intricate lines forming an abstract composition. Geometric forms with textured surfaces interlock and overlap. Lines intersect in a grid pattern, with circular forms suggesting wheels or clock faces. The varying textures and thicknesses of the lines give depth and complexity to the artwork. The overall impression is of an abstract machine or industrial landscape, inviting closer inspection.
Goro Kumagai, Symphony #2, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1164

Symphony #2

Goro Kumagai · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1164
The image displays contrasting shapes and dynamic lines, with angular forms intersecting and overlapping. Dark, bold lines and reddish hues create an abstract visual effect. The fragmented shapes and chaotic arrangement suggest a sense of shattered glass or sails caught in a tempest. The abstract nature of the image encourages viewer interpretation.
Goro Kumagai, Allegory, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1163

Allegory

Goro Kumagai · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1163