Ilya Bolotowsky

American, born Russia, 1907 - 1981

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The image shows bold, horizontal, and vertical lines forming rectangular shapes in an abstract composition. The dominant colors are blue, black, red, and a hint of yellow, creating a grid-like pattern. The arrangement of lines and blocks resembles a stylized cityscape or a modernist building facade, reminiscent of a crossword puzzle with its structured layout and distinct sections.
Ilya Bolotowsky, Outromer, 1979, tempera over graphite on board, Gift of Regina Slatkin, 1991.169.2

Outromer

Ilya Bolotowsky · 1979 · tempera over graphite on board ·  Accession ID  1991.169.2
The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes, primarily rectangles and triangles. It has an abstract quality, with different patterns of cross-hatching and shading. The arrangement of shapes and lines resembles a stylized city map viewed from above. The textures within the forms provide depth and intricacy to the design, akin to a puzzle.
Ilya Bolotowsky, Untitled (Abstract), 1950, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.969

Untitled (Abstract)

Ilya Bolotowsky · 1950 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.969
The image displays intersecting lines and geometric shapes, creating an abstract composition. Rectangles, squares, and triangles are layered and intersecting, resembling a fragmented cityscape. The overlapping lines form a grid-like pattern, evoking architectural blueprints or modernist stained glass.
Ilya Bolotowsky, Untitled (Geometric Abstraction), 1949, engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.968

Untitled (Geometric Abstraction)

Ilya Bolotowsky · 1949 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.968
The image shows an abstract composition of geometric shapes and lines in various colors overlapping on a blue background. There are rectangles, angles, and thick black lines intersecting within the artwork. There is a suggestion of a circular loop at the end of one black line. The arrangement of shapes creates a sense of movement within the piece.
Ilya Bolotowsky, Cobalt Green, 1939, oil on canvas, Gift (Partial and Promised) of Aaron I. Fleischman in memory of his mother, Esther W. Fleischman, 1991.191.1

Cobalt Green

Ilya Bolotowsky · 1939 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1991.191.1
The image shows intersecting lines and shapes, with both straight and wavy edges forming an abstract design. The black and white contrast creates a dynamic effect, with thick lines forming rectangular and triangular shapes, while curved lines suggest organic forms. There are scattered smaller elements such as a rectangle and curved segments that convey motion or scattered objects.
Ilya Bolotowsky, Untitled (Abstract), 1937, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.839.3

Untitled (Abstract)

Ilya Bolotowsky · 1937 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.839.3
The image displays a large circle filled with intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, creating a grid-like pattern. The lines form rectangular and square sections within the circle, some in yellow and others in blue and white. The design is reminiscent of stained glass or a modernist cityscape when viewed from above. The circle is divided harmoniously with contrasting colors, evoking the structure of a pie chart.
Ilya Bolotowsky, Yellow Tondo, tempera over graphite on heavy wove paper, Gift of Regina Slatkin, 1991.169.3

Yellow Tondo

Ilya Bolotowsky · tempera over graphite on heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.169.3
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Plexi Column II

Ilya Bolotowsky · 1972 · acrylic screenprint on acrylic sheet ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3929