Lithograph on paper
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Transferred from the Library 1989
abstraction
colour
gestural
non-representational
<p>The fluid composition of bold colours and sweeping black lines reflect the spontaneity Appel admired in children’s art. The central black configuration suggests a dog-like animal in profile. The printing technique of lithography produces a smooth, inky appearance, giving the impression that the vibrant colours have been allowed to seep across the sheet.</p><p><em>Gallery label, July 2005</em></p>
paper print lithograph
Untitled
image: 299 × 296 mm
Transferred from the Library 1989
<p>The fluid composition of bold colours and sweeping black lines reflect the spontaneity Appel admired in children’s art. The central black configuration suggests a dog-like animal in profile. The printing technique of lithography produces a smooth, inky appearance, giving the impression that the vibrant colours have been allowed to seep across the sheet.</p>

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abstraction colour gestural non-representational