Untitled Square with Red

1993

Willem de Looper

Associated Names
Willem de Looper

Artist, American, born the Netherlands, 1932 - 2009

Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

Publisher

The image displays a composition of rectangular shapes and linear patterns on a neutral background. The central square is framed by borders showing a mix of vertical and horizontal brushstrokes in tones of black and grey. Above and below the square, bands of vibrant red and muted shades intermingle with neutral tones, resembling weathered wood or painted metal surfaces. The design presents an interplay of color, form, and texture, reminiscent of structures or architectural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color monotype on Arches 88 wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 46.51 × 46.67 cm (18 5/16 × 18 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 57.63 × 76.52 cm (22 11/16 × 30 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.109.29

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Riverdale, Maryland); Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C., 2008; acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Willem de Looper 93; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: Untitled Square with Red, OB 193; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 01277C

Markings

embossed lower right: [Pyramid Atlantic]

Watermarks

Arches 88 / France [infinity symbol]

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