Sol LeWitt

American, 1928 - 2007

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A free-standing, stepped pyramid made of interlocking, white concrete blocks sits on a grassy lawn, rising above the bushes and low trees behind it. This photograph shows the pyramid with one corner coming straight at us so each side is a zigzag of twenty-four steps. The structure is lit from our left so casts gray shadows to our right. One tall tree behind the pyramid extends off the top edge of the photograph and buildings in the distance have cream-white walls and red roofs.
Sol LeWitt, Four-Sided Pyramid, first installation 1997, fabricated 1999, concrete blocks and mortar, Gift of the Donald Fisher Family, 1998.149.1

Four-Sided Pyramid

Sol LeWitt · first installation 1997, fabricated 1999 · concrete blocks and mortar ·  Accession ID  1998.149.1
The image consists of horizontal parallel lines evenly spaced to form a rectangular framework that encloses an abstract square at the center. The central square contains irregular, wavy vertical lines resembling wood grain patterns. The design presents a contrast between the structured outer lines and the organic flow of the inner square.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 3B [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.417

Untitled (unpublished) 3B [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.417
The image features thin, vertical lines creating an abstract texture with a central black square. The lines resemble strands or threads against the scribble-like texture of the square, creating contrast and movement within a geometric framework.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 4B [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.422

Untitled (unpublished) 4B [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.422
The image shows thin, parallel horizontal wavy lines filling a square space, with a smaller square in the middle composed of vertical straight lines. The arrangement of the wavy lines resembles undulating water or the grain of wood, creating a flowing, irregular pattern, while the inner square with its straight lines could be likened to a comb or a barred window. The juxtaposition of shapes and textures in the abstract artwork draws attention through its contrast and simplicity.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished 3D [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.419

Untitled (unpublished 3D [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.419
The image shows parallel horizontal lines covering most of the artwork, creating depth and movement. In the pattern, an abstract square is present, filled with intersecting lines resembling a mesh or woven fabric. The contrast between the structured horizontal lines and the intricate square suggests a window or screen in a minimalist landscape.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 4A [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.421

Untitled (unpublished) 4A [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.421
The image displays a series of parallel horizontal lines filling a large rectangular area, with a smaller rectangle composed of vertical lines inside it. The alignment of the smaller rectangle disrupts the flow of the horizontal lines.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 4C [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.423

Untitled (unpublished) 4C [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.423
The image shows horizontal and vertical wavy lines on a square canvas, giving an abstract appearance. The horizontal lines run across the canvas, while a smaller central square contains vertical wavy lines. The pattern resembles gentle waves or grainy wood, suggesting a texture like fabric or natural elements.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 3E [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.420

Untitled (unpublished) 3E [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.420
The image shows a central square filled with a grid of crisscrossing lines, surrounded by a dense, irregular network of overlapping scribbles forming a larger square. The abstract composition suggests a visual interplay between chaotic outer shapes and an orderly inner grid.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 4D [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.424

Untitled (unpublished) 4D [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.424
The image displays a series of irregular horizontal lines that fill a square area, with an additional rectangle inside the square containing vertical wavy lines. The abstract arrangement of these lines creates a pattern that resembles ripples on water or the texture of wood grain.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 3C [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.418

Untitled (unpublished) 3C [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.418
The image depicts a central square made of thin vertical lines surrounded by a larger square filled with dense, overlapping scribbles.
Sol LeWitt, Untitled (unpublished) 4E [working proof 1], 2003, hard ground etching on wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.425

Untitled (unpublished) 4E [working proof 1]

Sol LeWitt · 2003 · hard ground etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.425