From Meteorites

1952

Boris Margo

Associated Names
Boris Margo

Artist, American, 1902 - 1995

International Graphic Arts Society

Publisher

The image displays irregular and jagged shapes overlapping each other in an abstract composition. The shapes have a twisted, organic appearance with pointed edges and rounded curves. Vibrant colors like blue, yellow, and red contrast with the predominantly gray tones. The fluid lines and shapes suggest movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color cellocut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    image: 39.5 x 40.3 cm (15 9/16 x 15 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 40.5 x 50.9 cm (15 15/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.365

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schmeckebier 1968, no. 102

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2002 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1968

  • Schmeckebier, Laurence. Boris Margo: Graphic Work, 1932-1968. New York: Syracuse University, 1968, no. 102.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: From Meteorites 73/200; lower center in graphite: Cellocut; lower right in graphite: Boris Margo

Markings

embossed: The International Graphic Arts Society

Wikidata ID

Q76336765

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