Untitled

1966

John Altoon

Associated Names
John Altoon

Artist, American, 1925 - 1969

The image displays a series of flowing, curved lines and shapes that intertwine in a complex layout. It appears abstract and depicts humanoid figures, with elements resembling facial features and limbs. The forms are loosely drawn, creating a sense of movement. Some shapes suggest figures holding objects, resembling puppeteers or performers on a stage. Hints of red and yellow color accentuate certain areas, adding to the abstract composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with airbrush on illustration board

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    overall: 76.2 x 101.6 cm (30 x 40 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.116.6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

artist's estate; anonymous gift to NGA, 1997

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2014

  • John Altoon, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles; Rose Art Museum, Waltham, 2014, pp. 8, 9.

Bibliography

1971

  • Hopps, Walter and Elke Solomon. John Altoon: Drawings and Prints. Exh. cat., The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 1971: repro. p.15.

2014

  • Eliel, Carol S. John Altoon. Exh. cat. Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Rose Art Museum, Waltham, , New York, 2014: 24.

Inscriptions

upper right on verso in black ink: F-46 / 1966

Wikidata ID

Q64582100

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