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Elevator

c. 1942

Jolán Gross-Bettelheim

Associated Names

Jolán Gross-Bettelheim

Artist, American, born Hungary, 1900 - 1972

The image shows a network of lines and geometric shapes forming an intricate abstract composition. There are angular forms, curves, and sharp angles that suggest an industrial landscape. The lines resemble train tracks or roads, while the shapes could represent structures like cranes or bridges. The scene features forms reminiscent of beams, cables, and urban structures, creating an imaginative interpretation of cityscapes and machinery.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black on wove paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

plate: 22.5 × 18 cm (8 7/8 × 7 1/16 in.)
sheet: 36.5 × 27 cm (14 3/8 × 10 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.83

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "Elevator"; lower right in graphite: Gross Bettelheim

Wikidata ID

Q76440246

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