Mel 96

1985

Larry Bell

Associated Names
Larry Bell

Artist, American, born 1939

The image shows an abstract composition with an elongated oval shape. The form has parallel lines and gradients running vertically along its surface. It features muted colors such as blue, purple, and green, creating a soft transition within its rounded edges. The shape casts a gentle shadow, enhancing its contours. The outer boundary is slightly irregular, giving it an organic feel within the abstract context.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color vapor drawing on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mercedes Eichholz

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 72.07 × 58.74 cm (28 3/8 × 23 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.17.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(L.A. Louver, Venice, CA); purchased 1985 by Mercedes Eichholz, Santa Barbara, California; bequest to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: L Bell '85; lower left verso in graphite: Mel 96 / 5/85 / L Bell '85

Wikidata ID

Q64592659

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