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Untitled

1950

Leon Polk Smith

Associated Names

Leon Polk Smith

Artist, American, 1906 - 1996

The image shows a vertical rectangular shape in dark green on the left and a larger rectangular shape in bright yellow on the right, against a plain background. The composition contrasts the two vivid colors, resembling a simple window design with panels representing tree leaves and sunlight. The bold use of color highlights the geometric forms, suggesting minimalistic design elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

collage of glossy green and yellow papers on heavyweight wove paper with graphite additions
Credit Line

Gift of Leon Polk Smith Foundation
Dimensions

overall: 77.47 × 56.83 cm (30 1/2 × 22 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2017.137.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA by Leon Polk Smith Foundation, 2017.

Associated Names

Leon Polk Smith Foundation

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower right: Leon Polk Smith '50; lower left verso: 6 [in circle]; lower right verso: 1950.D.004

Wikidata ID

Q64592941

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