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Sculpture

1997

Gordon Parks

Associated Names

Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The sculpture depicts a mixed organic and geometric shape, resembling a shell or natural stone with a smooth oval form inserted into it. The sculpture is primarily pale, creamy beige with marbling and textured surfaces, potentially made of stone or marble. The smooth oval form contrasts the rougher texture of the surrounding structure. The background is a serene blue gradient, emphasizing the sculpture and contrasting its pale color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

inkjet print
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (The Gordon Parks Collection)
Dimensions

image: 28 × 18 1/2 in. (71.12 × 46.99 cm)
sheet: 30 1/4 × 20 1/2 in. (76.84 × 52.07 cm)
Accession Number

2016.117.270

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1999; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner in graphite: CGA#002

Wikidata ID

Q64154611

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