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Petroglyph

Lala Eve Rivol

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a composition of lines and shapes forming an abstract representation. Curved and straight lines interweave to create patterns resembling pathways or mazes, with clusters of small, intricate shapes resembling livestock, specifically goats. The lines are arranged in a way that suggests agricultural or pastoral scenes, with larger square and rectangular shapes possibly representing fields or pens, and densely grouped forms implying the movement of an animal herd. The swirling lines on the right could be interpreted as vines or tendrils, and the scattered dots could be seen as seeds or plants.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
lithograph on paper
Dimensions
3127 × 3967 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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