Untitled (Abstraction)
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screenprint
Dimensions
block: 334 x 144 mm sheet: 357 x 206 mm
Classification
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
2008.115.670
Art Historical Context
**Untitled (Abstraction)** by Hjordis (Ethel) Anderson, created in 1951, invites viewers into the dynamic world of mid-20th-century abstraction This screenprint, measuring 334 x 144 mm on a sheet of 357 x 206 mm, captures the era's fascination with non-representational forms, where artists explored pure color, shape, and texture to evoke emotion rather than depict reality. Produced just after World War II, reflects a time when abstraction gained prominence globally, allowing creators like Anderson to push boundaries beyond traditional subjects. Screenprinting, Anderson's chosen medium, was a ...