Kelso No. 23, 6.27.89

1989

Frank Lobdell

Associated Names
Frank Lobdell

Artist, American, 1921 - 2013

The image contains swirling and curving abstract lines and shapes, with a large sweeping dark curve dominating the left side. These lines twist and overlap across the scene. On the right, intricate web-like patterns intermingle with circular forms and dotted lines. The composition hints at familiar forms like waves or tendrils through the interplay of light and shadow, creating a dynamic scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Frank Lobdell Trust

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.46 × 34.93 cm (6 7/8 × 13 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 37.78 × 56.83 cm (14 7/8 × 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.124.31

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to the NGA by the Frank Lobdell Trust, Portola Valley, California, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 13/15 6.27.89; lower right: Lobdell

Markings

blind stamp: [sun - chop of made in california editions]

Wikidata ID

Q77007971

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