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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
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Exhibitions & Events
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Le Souffle

1931

Man Ray

Associated Names

Man Ray

Artist, American, 1890 - 1976

The image shows intersecting curved and wavy lines over solid shapes in the center. It has an abstract quality, drawing attention to the arrangement. The central shape resembles fan blades, with a circular hub and extending arms, surrounded by a mesh-like pattern. The structure combines spiraling and straight elements, evoking a mechanical appearance, possibly resembling a vintage electrical fan entangled in wires.

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Artwork overview

Medium

photogravure
Credit Line

Gift of Robert B. Menschel
Dimensions

image: 26 × 20.2 cm (10 1/4 × 7 15/16 in.)
mount: 37.5 × 27.5 cm (14 3/4 × 10 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

2022.154.28.6
Portfolio Title

Électricité

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Robert B. Menschel, New York; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Menschel, Robert B. Mr.

Exhibition History

2023

Etched by Light: Photogravures from the Collection, 1840 – 1940, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2023 - 2024

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