Arthur Dove

Woods, Long Island
1942

An abstract black and brown ink print with overlapping shapes and forms that suggest a dense, organic environment, possibly a forest or thicket. The composition is dominated by dark tones with occasional lighter areas that provide contrast, and the texture appears gritty and speckled. The edges of the paper are rough, indicating it may be a handmade piece.

An abstract black and brown ink print with overlapping shapes and forms that suggest a dense, organic environment, possibly a forest or thicket. The composition is dominated by dark tones with occasional lighter areas that provide contrast, and the texture appears gritty and speckled. The edges of the paper are rough, indicating it may be a handmade piece.

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Date
1942

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Brush and ink, wash, and chalk on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 5 × 7in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)

Accession number
75.11

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of The Edith Gregor Halpert Foundation in memory of Edith Gregor Halpert

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

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