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Emblematic Study 4

1993

Lynda Benglis

Associated Names

Lynda Benglis

Artist, American, born 1941

The image features three circular shapes with intricate patterns and lines within them, set against a textured gray background. The largest circle contains petal-like shapes extending from a central round form. A medium-sized circle displays a pattern resembling an eye. The smallest circle includes segments divided by radiating lines. The composition connects familiar natural elements through simple geometrical shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and ink on recycled dark gray paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.245

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: L. Benglis '93

Wikidata ID

Q64594429

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