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Small Oak

1964

Ellsworth Kelly

Associated Names

Ellsworth Kelly

Artist, American, 1923 - 2015

The image shows a single, continuous black line forming an abstract shape resembling two large, symmetrical wings extending from a central point. The fluid, curving outlines taper into a fine line descending like a slender stem. The design is minimalistic and invites the viewer to see organic forms like wings or leaves.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite
Credit Line

Gift of the Woodward Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Dimensions

overall: 57.3 x 72.6 cm (22 9/16 x 28 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1976.56.104

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2001

A Century of Drawing, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2001-2002, no. 103.

Bibliography

2001

A Century of Drawing. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2001-2002: no. 103.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: EK 64; unknown hand lower left verso: Small Oak 2/4 AUG 27 1964

Wikidata ID

Q64559049

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