Untitled (Large Abstraction)

c. 1945

Charles William Smith

Associated Names
Charles William Smith

Artist, American, 1893 - 1987

This image showcases an intricate composition of overlapping shapes and lines, with a dominant use of curves, semicircles, and straight bars that create an abstract geometric design. The artwork features a structured arrangement of elements that almost appear to interlock or connect like pieces of a complex jigsaw. Patches of colors such as deep blues, earthy reds, greens, and yellows are overlaid with textures and patterns, including spirals and waves. This abstract imagery could suggest a modern cityscape or a compact machine composed of various interworking parts.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Annex Galleries, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, November 1993; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pen: lower right, "Charles Smith"

Wikidata ID

Q76457764

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