Sky Nets

1976

Nathan Lerner

Associated Names
Nathan Lerner

Artist, American, 1913 - 1997

This is a photograph of a structure with netting and poles against a cloudy sky. The image shows a design with metal poles supporting cables and netting, creating a geometric pattern. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the structure and the sky. The netting and poles intersect at various angles, adding depth to the composition. A hill in the foreground adds to the layered effect of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kiyoko Lerner

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.6 × 29.6 cm (7 11/16 × 11 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 26.2 × 35.4 cm (10 5/16 × 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.115.23

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Nathan Lerner; Estate of Nathan Lerner, Chicago, 1997; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center: "Sky Nets" / Kyoto, Japan/1976 / Nathan Lerner; by unknown hand, upper right edge in graphite: rmg12246; lower center: 1976; stamped, lower center in black ink: © Photo By Nathan Lerner / All Rights Reserved; lower right edge in graphite: 026.022.3.04; lower right corner: 1101 or [crossed out] / 2221

Wikidata ID

Q64158407

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