Space Divided by Line Motive
1943 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This is an abstract oil painting characterized by flat, bold areas of vibrant, saturated colors and distinct, organic shapes. The composition explores spatial relationships through the use of non-representational, graphic forms.
Did you know?
Arthur Dove is widely considered America's first abstract painter, having turned away from traditional representation early in his career. Created near the end of his life, works like this demonstrate his lifelong commitment to capturing the 'inner essence' of nature through simplified color and form rather than literal depiction.
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Space Divided by Line Motive
Arthur Dove, 1943
