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Technique Demo (Wood Grain)

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays five rectangular shapes arranged in a grid pattern. Each shape is filled with intricate, wavy lines creating an abstract texture. The rectangles progress in color from left to right and top to bottom, becoming more saturated with a reddish-brown hue. The design resembles wood grain or flowing water, with the shapes suggesting layers and depth. The variations in color and line density create a three-dimensional effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3343 × 4658 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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