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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Untitled

2001

Lynda Benglis

Associated Names

Lynda Benglis

Artist, American, born 1941

The image shows swirling, spiky shapes and fine lines converging in a pattern. The artwork is abstract, with spirals and feathered lines emanating from focal points. The shapes are reminiscent of sea urchins or abstract floral blooms. The composition suggests complexity and dynamics similar to nature.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on tracing paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.246

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: L. Benglis '01

Wikidata ID

Q64594430

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