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Jan MatulkaAbstraction ca. 1950
ca. 1950
About the Item
A handsome black & white abstraction by artist Jan Matulka.
Jan Matulka was an important Modernist that worked with artist Stuart Davis in creating a new form of Cubism, that was based on the "Distortion of Forms."
- Creator:Jan Matulka (1890-1972, American)
- Creation Year:ca. 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:Framed Size: 12 3/4" x 12 3/4"Price: $750
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- Condition:See Photos.
- Gallery Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2591212782272
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