Carl Holty

Warrior
1944

An abstract drawing featuring a complex arrangement of interwoven shapes and lines in various shades of black, gray, and beige on a light tan background. The shapes are reminiscent of organic forms and cubist elements, creating a dynamic and fluid composition. The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
An abstract drawing featuring a complex arrangement of interwoven shapes and lines in various shades of black, gray, and beige on a light tan background. The shapes are reminiscent of organic forms and cubist elements, creating a dynamic and fluid composition. The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower right corner.

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Date
1944

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Ink and graphite pencil on paper mounted on board

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 8 5/8 × 6 7/8in. (21.9 × 17.5 cm) Mount (board): 8 3/8 × 6 7/8 × 1/16in. (21.3 × 17.5 × 0.2 cm)

Accession number
72.146

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Lewis Galantiere

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Carl Holty
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