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I am the Abyss and I am the Light

Charles Sims, 1873–1928

To the right, in the corner, is a small naked figure with bowed head, and above is a dark blue patch suggestive of a night sky. The left is occupied by an intricate design of white, red and yellow, vaguely suggestive of light and flame which seems to change in shape and to have a certain movement.

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Title of artwork, date

I am the Abyss and I am the Light, 1873–1928

Date supported

1928

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

71 x 91 cm

Gifted by

H M Andrews

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