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Petroglyph

Lala Eve Rivol

National Gallery of Art

The image displays various abstract shapes and lines, creating figures resembling lizards or insects. Each quadrant features a distinct creature-like shape with elongated limbs and intricate patterns. The top left shape has a human-like torso with branches on its head. The top right shape has symmetrical appendages and an elongated oval body. The bottom left shape includes a zigzag line with a creature having a wide trunk and outstretched arms. The bottom right shape has a solid dark body with splayed arms and legs, reminiscent of a robotic creature. These abstract forms evoke images of fantastical creatures or primitive glyphs.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on paper
Dimensions
3270 × 4110 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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