Falling Man

1970

Ernest Trova

Associated Names
Ernest Trova

Artist, American, 1927 - 2009

The sculpture features abstract, silhouetted human figures in different poses within a rectangular box-like structure. The figures are deep blue or black cutouts, enclosed by a metallic gold-framed box with glass walls reflecting the figures. The materials used include metal for the frame and glass for the surfaces. The reflections create an illusion of depth and repetition, giving a modern aesthetic. The sculpture presents a confined space with the reflections adding complexity and motion to the static figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze, acrylic sheet, paint, and mirror

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine

  • Dimensions

    overall: 14.4 × 11.5 × 14 cm, 12 lb. (5 11/16 × 4 1/2 × 5 1/2 in., 5.443 kg)

  • Accession Number

    1977.75.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Burton G. [1902-1991] and Emily Hall [1908-1987] Tremaine, Madison, Connecticut; gift 1977 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Making Art: Explorations in Process, Academy Art Museum, Easton, 2009, no catalogue.

Bibliography

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 224, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63854597

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