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Study for "Sentinel"

1959

Seymour Lipton

Associated Names

Seymour Lipton

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The sculpture depicted in the drawing is an abstract form characterized by geometric and angular shapes that suggest a modern or industrial design. It is shown standing upright on a rectangular base, featuring intersecting planes and cylindrical elements. The design is complex, with overlapping shapes and lines that create an intricate three-dimensional visual. The sculpture is robust and dynamic, featuring prominent angles and shadowing to define its contours.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black conté crayon on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Seymour Lipton
Dimensions

sheet: 27.94 × 21.75 cm (11 × 8 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1986.75.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; acquired 1986 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Lipton, Seymour

Inscriptions

lower right in black crayon: Lipton 59

Wikidata ID

Q64630932

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