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Stars-Light Center: 4 Point

1983

Sol LeWitt

Associated Names

Sol LeWitt

Artist, American, 1928 - 2007

Crown Point Press

Publisher

Peter Pettengill

Printer, American

June Lambla

Printer, American

Hidekatsu Takada

Printer, American

The image shows a geometric star shape outlined in white against a gradient gray background. The star is positioned in the center of a dark square with varying shades of gray.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color aquatint with hardground etching on Arches 88 paper
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

plate: 45.4 x 45.4 cm (17 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
sheet: 53 x 53 cm (20 7/8 x 20 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2001.142.69.2

The image shows a large, white, inverted V-shaped structure against a dark gray square background. The composition focuses on clean lines and a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the sharpness and clarity of the triangular form. The surrounding square and triangular layers create depth and direction. The gray tones enhance the modern and sleek aesthetic of the composition. — Stars-Light Center: 3 Point

Sol LeWitt, Crown Point Press, Peter Pettengill, Hidekatsu Takada, June Lambla

1983

The image shows a large star shape surrounded by square and rectangular borders in varying shades of black, white, and gray. The star is placed in the center of the composition, creating a focal point within the geometric arrangement. — Stars-Light Center: 5 Point

Sol LeWitt, Crown Point Press, Peter Pettengill, Hidekatsu Takada, June Lambla

1983

The image shows a large, symmetrical heptagram composed of 14 straight, angular lines, centered within a square frame. — Stars-Light Center: 6 Point

Sol LeWitt, Crown Point Press, June Lambla, Hidekatsu Takada, Peter Pettengill

1983

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kathan Brown, San Francisco: Gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Brown, Kathan

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: LeWitt TP 2/3

Wikidata ID

Q76358024

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