Figures with Greek Inscription

Accession Number
2012/2.216

Title
Figures with Greek Inscription

Artist(s)
Artist Unknown

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
three-color lithograph on heavy wove paper

Dimensions
23 3/8 in x 17 3/4 in (59.37 cm x 45.09 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink

Subject matter
Abstract composition with two figures and Greek inscription.

Physical Description
This lithograph depicts two highly abstracted and intertwined standing figures delineated in white outline against a black background. Fishtail-like forms emerge out of the figures. There is Greek lettering inscribed next to the top of the figure on the left and the letters HPA inscribed next to the top of the figure on the right.

Primary Object Classification
Print

Primary Object Type
abstract

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
figures (representations)
inscriptions

2 Related Resources

Greek Cultural Influence
(Part of 4 Learning Collections)
Greco-Roman Mythology
(Part of 7 Learning Collections)

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