Wifredo Lam

Cuban, 1902 - 1982

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Wifredo Lam, L'Esprit veillant (The Watchful Spirit), 1944, oil on canvas, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of Funds from Leonard A. Lauder, 2026.23.1

L'Esprit veillant (The Watchful Spirit)

Wifredo Lam · 1944 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2026.23.1

The image depicts swirling lines and irregular shapes forming an abstract figure. The central form has large eyes, a jagged grin, and floral-like embellishments. Asymmetrical limbs and animalistic features add to its whimsical appearance.
Wifredo Lam, Untitled, c. 1942-1943, ink, ink washes, and colored pencil over graphite on transparent paper, Gift of Robert and Mercedes Eichholz, 2014.17.15

Untitled

Wifredo Lam · c. 1942-1943 · ink, ink washes, and colored pencil over graphite on transparent paper ·  Accession ID  2014.17.15