Untitled [right]

1991

David Paul Lasry

Associated Names
David Paul Lasry

Artist, American, born 1958

The image shows a series of rectangular and linear shapes layered on top of each other. In the central shape, there are drips of color descending from the bottom. The overall composition suggests architectural elements simplified to their elemental forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    right section of diptych: color intaglio monoprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.24 × 20.32 cm (6 × 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.143.7.2

Associated Artworks

The image displays rectangular shapes with distinct edges and faded textures. In the center, a vertical rectangle is surrounded by an angular outline resembling a stylized house or building facade. The lines and textures suggest architectural elements like a blueprint or an old doorframe.

Untitled [left]

David Paul Lasry

1991

There are two abstract rectangular shapes placed side by side. Each shape contains a smaller rectangle within a larger textured rectangular background. The overall impression is like window frames or doorways in a weathered wall. Both shapes have speckles and smudges for a textured, aged appearance. The left rectangle is lighter with subtle outlines and markings, giving it an unfinished, sketch-like quality. The right rectangle is darker with pronounced borderlines and streaking resembling drips of paint or rust.

Untitled

David Paul Lasry

1991

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, New York; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: DPL91; lower center verso in graphite: RIGHT; lower right edge of verso in graphite: MD7

Wikidata ID

Q76338148

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