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Untitled

1955

Robert Motherwell

Associated Names

Robert Motherwell

Artist, American, 1915 - 1991

The image displays a central geometric shape composed of irregular quadrilaterals and trapezoids created by overlapping pieces of paper outlined by contrasting pencil lines. The abstract composition is set against a backdrop of rough, textured blue and white. The various papers include a "GLASS Handle with Care" label and another label resembling a racing ticket. Darker pencil lines, including a star shape, embellish the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

collage, oil, and pencil on board
Credit Line

The Nancy Lee and Perry Bass Fund
Dimensions

overall: 50.5 x 38.1 cm (19 7/8 x 15 in.)
Accession Number

1999.55.6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dedalus Foundation, New York; purchased by NGA, 1999.

Associated Names

Dedalus Foundation, Inc.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 55 / M

Wikidata ID

Q64629015

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