Carousel #1

Artist J. Frederick Laval (1928 Dawson, New Mexico - 2020 Albuquerque, NM)

Date1970

Mediumink on Strathmore Paper, ed. 4/5

Dimensions20 × 15 in. (50.8 × 38.1 cm)

ClassificationsPrints & Printmaking

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Louise Laval

Object numberPC2023.22.1.2

DescriptionA vibrant amalgamation of overlapping shapes and colors dominates the print, creating a chaotic yet harmonious visual experience. Hues of red, blue, yellow, and green intersect and collide. Discernible human faces and and a child riding a carousel horse emerge amidst the abstract forms, adding a layer of recognizable imagery to the composition.

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