Xdx by Manierre Dawson. An abstract composition of fluid black and reddish lines interlaced with yellow circular forms against a warm, graded ochre and terracotta background.

Xdx

Manierre Dawson

1910 · Medium Not Listed

A pioneering early American abstract work featuring rhythmic lines and soft geometric shapes in a warm, earthy palette.

$243

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement with mellow gold warmth — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Gallery Wall
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Aged gold, Warm beige, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1910, 'Xdx' is a masterful example of early modern abstraction by American artist Manierre Dawson. The piece showcases a sophisticated interplay of calligraphic lines and circular motifs, grounded by a luminous background of terracotta and ochre tones that feel both historic and strikingly contemporary.