Kurt Seligmann

Perseus
1946

A vibrant green and black ink illustration depicting a fantastical sea scene with dynamic waves and mythical creatures. A central rock formation, resembling a jagged cliff, is surrounded by water with several creatures that appear to be part human, part fish, and part mythical beings. Some creatures are leaping out of the water while others cling to the rock. The artwork is rich in detail and texture, conveying a sense of movement and chaos. The artist's signature and the year 1914 are visible in the bottom left corner.

A vibrant green and black ink illustration depicting a fantastical sea scene with dynamic waves and mythical creatures. A central rock formation, resembling a jagged cliff, is surrounded by water with several creatures that appear to be part human, part fish, and part mythical beings. Some creatures are leaping out of the water while others cling to the rock. The artwork is rich in detail and texture, conveying a sense of movement and chaos. The artist's signature and the year 1914 are visible in the bottom left corner.

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Date
1946

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Brush and ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 34 13/16 × 24 7/8in. (88.4 × 63.2 cm)

Accession number
53.14

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© Kurt Seligmann / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/1556

Kurt Seligmann
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