Yen Shang

1952

Seong Moy

Associated Names
Seong Moy

Artist, American, 1921 - 2013

The image shows an abstract composition composed of sharp, angular lines and contrasting colors. Black lines curve and twist around vibrant patches of red and blue. There are also brown and beige backgrounds that form a stage for the bold colors. Some curves and arcs hint at the flowing of fabric or hair, creating a sense of dynamic movement and energy.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on Japanese paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    block (irregular): 49.8 x 26.8 cm (19 5/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 51.8 x 33.1 cm (20 3/8 x 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.107

Associated Artworks

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The image shows fluid, swirling lines and dynamic curves intersecting and diverging across the canvas. Various shapes in yellow, red, and blue are spread throughout. The overall composition evokes a sense of movement and energy, without depicting any specific subject matter.

Dancer in Motion

Seong Moy

1952

This is a photograph of a book cover. It is predominantly brown and features the text "Seong Moy" in an artistic script at the top center. Below it, there is an abstract, square black graphic resembling tribal symbols, and at the bottom, there is structured text reading "RIO GRANDE GRAPHICS" and "TED GOTTHELF PUBLISHER" in a serif font. The overall design suggests a minimalist aesthetic with an emphasis on calligraphy and symbolic representation.

Seong Moy

Seong Moy

1952

The image displays bold, sweeping lines and curved shapes in an abstract composition. The lines intertwine and overlap in a dynamic manner. There is a central spiral element. The overall layout is influenced by natural forms and movements.

Study of Kuang Kung

Seong Moy

1952

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald, Alverthorpe, PA; gift to NGA, 1953.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Yen Shang; lower right in graphite: 71/225; lower right in block: MA (monogram) 52

Wikidata ID

Q65366459

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