Three Column / Figures

2003

Robert Mangold

Associated Names
Robert Mangold

Artist, American, born 1937

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pastel and pencil on three sheets of wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection

  • Dimensions

    left panel: 105.41 x 30.8 cm (41 1/2 x 12 1/8 in.)
    center panel: 105.41 x 30.8 cm (41 1/2 x 12 1/8 in.)
    right panel: 105.41 x 30.8 cm (41 1/2 x 12 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.12.37.1-3

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Associated Artworks

The image features a long, curving line looping in arcs from the top to the bottom of the frame. The abstract design resembles a ribbon or wave, with the line crisscrossing in a seemingly random yet continuous motion. The soft, monochromatic palette enhances the abstract quality, allowing viewers to draw connections to flowing water or wind-blown fabric.

Three Column / Figure A (left panel)

Robert Mangold

2003

The image shows two sweeping curved lines intersecting and extending across a monochromatic green background.

Three Column / Figure B (middle panel)

Robert Mangold

2003

The image shows two intersecting curved lines forming an "S" shape across a vertical plane. The lines overlap and create soft, looping arcs. The curves and intersections resemble a winding road or ribbons fluttering in the wind. The contrast between the dark lines and light background enhances the simplicity and elegance of the design.

Three Column / Figure C (right panel)

Robert Mangold

2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2010

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left on each panel in graphite: R. Mangold 2003

Wikidata ID

Q64628994

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