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Construct, NYC #17

1984

Barbara Kasten

Associated Names

Barbara Kasten

Artist, American, born 1936

The image displays an arrangement of geometric shapes, including triangles, a sphere, and a large irregular polygon. Among the shapes, a prominent triangular form with a gradient of blue to green colors leans against a corrugated surface. A white sphere rests atop a dark rectangular block, while a larger triangular structure and flowing form are also visible. The composition creates an abstract scene suggesting a minimalist play on architecture or stage props.

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Artwork overview

Medium

silver dye bleach print
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of Joshua P. Smith)
Dimensions

image: 75.1 × 94 cm (29 9/16 × 37 in.)
sheet: 76.2 × 102 cm (30 × 40 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

2015.19.4938

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2003; acquired by NGA, 2015.

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Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: 6/10 CONSTRUCT NYC - 17 Barbara Kasten 1984

Wikidata ID

Q64145082

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