Untitled

1940

Victor Brauner

Associated Names
Victor Brauner

Artist, Romanian, 1903 - 1966

The image depicts a series of intersecting lines forming a geometric structure in the center, surrounded by a circular, textured frame with vibrant colors like orange, green, and red. Flanking the geometric pattern are two sketch-like shapes that resemble spirals, with a form at the bottom suggesting a mouth. Swirling blue and orange sections beneath and purple hues at the top enhance the abstract composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and gouache monotype on laid tissue paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.5 × 9.6 cm (5 5/16 × 3 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 20.4 × 13.4 cm (8 1/16 × 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.177

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David Tunick, Inc., New York); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased May 22, 1975; Gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

below image, at left, in graphite: monotype / 2/5; below image, at right, in graphite: VICTOR BRAUNER

Wikidata ID

Q76556287

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