Untitled (Abstract)
1937
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lithograph
Dimensions
Image:226 x 172mm Sheet:304 x 235mm
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.839.14
Art Historical Context
Behold *Untitled (Abstract)*, a captivating lithograph created by Ray Kaiser in 1937. Measuring 226 x 172 mm on a 304 x 235 mm sheet, this work exemplifies the bold experimentation of mid-1930s abstract art. Produced during the Great Depression era, when American artists grappled with economic hardship and social upheaval, Kaiser's piece reflects the era's shift toward non-representational forms, prioritizing pure geometry, line, and texture over literal depiction. As a lithograph—a printmaking technique invented in the late 18th century—Kaiser's artwork highlights the medium's democratic app...