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Analysis of Y

1970s

Chryssa

Associated Names

Chryssa

Artist, American, born Greece, 1933 - 2013

The image displays intersecting lines and shaded areas forming various shapes. These shapes overlap in an abstract manner, resembling architectural elements such as windows or building facades. Some areas have crosshatch shading that suggests brick textures or shadows. In the top section, parallel lines extend upwards, resembling rooftops or columns, adding depth to the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and crayon on wove paper from spiral notebook
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 30.3 × 22.3 cm (11 15/16 × 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.76

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: to Ruth analysis of Y / Chryssa

Wikidata ID

Q64540033

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