Arthur Dove

Abstraction, Number 2
c. 1911

A charcoal drawing on paper featuring an abstract composition of overlapping circles and elongated shapes that create a sense of depth and movement. The artwork is rendered in various shades of black and gray, with dynamic lines and shading techniques contributing to a sense of organic form and structure. The paper's edges are slightly worn, indicating age or handling.

A charcoal drawing on paper featuring an abstract composition of overlapping circles and elongated shapes that create a sense of depth and movement. The artwork is rendered in various shades of black and gray, with dynamic lines and shading techniques contributing to a sense of organic form and structure. The paper's edges are slightly worn, indicating age or handling.

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Date
c. 1911

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Chalk and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 21 1/4 × 18in. (54 × 45.7 cm)

Accession number
61.50

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

Rights and reproductions
© The Estate of Arthur G. Dove courtesy Terry Dintenfass, Inc

API
artworks/1627

Exhibitions

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American Legends: From Calder to O’Keeffe

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Arthur Dove
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