Morris Broderson

The Shadow of the Cross
1960

An abstract painting featuring elongated, surreal figures in a muted color palette, with a prominent orange background. The central figure appears to be holding a spear, flanked by two other figures, while a fourth figure is seated below with an outstretched arm. A skull is depicted in the lower right corner, adding a macabre touch to the scene. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom left.

An abstract painting featuring elongated, surreal figures in a muted color palette, with a prominent orange background. The central figure appears to be holding a spear, flanked by two other figures, while a fourth figure is seated below with an outstretched arm. A skull is depicted in the lower right corner, adding a macabre touch to the scene. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom left.

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Date
1960

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on linen

Dimensions
Overall (sight): 84 × 72 1/8in. (213.4 × 183.2 cm)

Accession number
61.40

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of an anonymous donor

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Morris Broderson
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