Variations on Two Horizontal Lines
1970
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lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of June Wayne
Accession Number
1974.99.124
Art Historical Context
**Variations on Two Horizontal Lines (1970) is a captivating lithograph by Rickey, a pioneering American artist renowned for kinetic sculptures. Created during a period minimalism and geometric abstraction dominated the world, this print explores the elegance of simple forms—two horizontal lines—through subtle variations in positioning, spacing and rhythm. Rickey's reflects his deep engagement with constructivism kinetic art, where motion precision evoke a sense of quiet dynamism, even in a static. As a lithograph, the piece showcases the's versatility for achieving precise lines and tonal gr...