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Stylized Sailboats

Jacoba van Heemskerck van Beest

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts sharp, angular shapes and lines arranged in a pattern that forms an abstract composition. Dark triangular and rectangular forms contrast with lighter spaces, creating a fragmented design resembling a city skyline or jagged mountain peaks. The arrangement suggests connections to natural and urban landscapes, with elements resembling tall structures and converging lines akin to architectural forms or geological features.

Artwork Details

Date
1915
Medium
woodcut in black on Japan paper
Dimensions
5140 × 3215 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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