Comet

1982

Lynda Benglis

Associated Names
Lynda Benglis

Sculptor, American, born 1941

The sculpture is a folded and twisted abstract form. It resembles a crumpled or scrunched fabric gathering. It has a shiny metallic copper central section and a muted golden-brown hue for the outspread parts. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a metallic luster, suggesting metal or a metallic finish. It has a dynamic and fluid design with ridged textures, playing with light and shadow. The artwork is mounted against a white background. The warm metallic colors stand out vividly. The sculpture is seen at eye level, providing an intimate and detailed appreciation of its form and color variation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze wire mesh with sprayed zinc, aluminum, and copper

  • Credit Line

    Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 × 40.64 × 25.4 cm (15 × 16 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.154.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy [born 1935] and Herbert [1922-2012] Vogel, New York; gift 2019 to NGA.

Associated Names


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