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Ferris Wheel (Ruské kolo)

1933

Ladislav Foltýn

Associated Names

Ladislav Foltýn

Artist, Slovak, 1906 - 2002

This is a photograph of a large metal structure with rivets and cross-bracing. The image captures the details of the structural components, focusing on the ironwork and the tension of numerous cables emanating from a central hub. The vantage point emphasizes the height and scale of the structure. Shadows and light play across the metal surfaces, adding depth and an industrial aesthetic to the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Veverka Family Foundation Fund
Dimensions

image: 17 x 17 cm (6 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
mount: 33.2 x 25 cm (13 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.87.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Iva Mojzisová, Texarkana, AR; NGA purchase, 2008.

Associated Names

National Gallery of Art

Wikidata ID

Q64156180

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