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Petroglyphs - Human Figures

Lala Eve Rivol

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an arrangement of abstract shapes and lines in black and red hues against a textured gray background. There are zigzag and circular motifs, some resembling tribal masks or shields, arrow-like forms, segmented vertebrae, concentric circles, targets, spirals, and a central figure with symmetrical patterns that suggest a stylized humanoid figure or totem. The composition blends geometric and organic elements into a cohesive visual narrative.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on paper
Dimensions
4023 × 3377 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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