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Petroglyph - Animal

Lala Eve Rivol

National Gallery of Art

The image is divided into rectangular sections, each containing geometric shapes and lines. Shapes include zigzagging lines, a simplistic canine figure, and human-like stick figures with elongated limbs. Some shapes resemble familiar symbols, animals, or abstract human forms. The composition suggests a connection to primitive art or cave drawings, evoking ancient storytelling through imagery.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on paper
Dimensions
4223 × 3176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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