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Horizon Squeeze in the Sky

1991

Sam Gilliam

Associated Names

Sam Gilliam

Artist, American, 1933 - 2022

The image displays interwoven shapes and curves in an abstract design. Swirling ribbons twist and layer over each other, with pointed triangular forms and looping arcs. The colors range from purples and reds to greens and blues, creating the impression of a lively tapestry or dynamic sculpture in motion. The composition implies a harmonious melding of forms, resembling a cascade of waves or an array of leaves.

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Artwork overview

Medium

acrylic on canvas and enamel on metal construction on wood panel, with draped polypropylene
Credit Line

Gift of Doctor John and Donna D. Fraiche and Fraiche/Blood Families
Dimensions

overall: 177.8 × 139.7 × 76.2 cm (70 × 55 × 30 in.)
Accession Number

2025.6.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; (Galerie Simonne Stern, New Orleans); acquired 1995 by Dr. John and Donna D. Fraiche, New Orleans; gift 2025 to NGA.

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Inscriptions

signed, titled, and dated on panel verso

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