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Untitled

1980

Seymour Lipton

Associated Names

Seymour Lipton

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image consists of rectangular and triangular shapes with diagonal lines adding texture. The composition contrasts solid structures with softer folds, resembling an origami sculpture or a draped fabric. The image shows interplay between rigid geometric forms and fluid, organic curves with shadowing for depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black conté crayon on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Seymour Lipton
Dimensions

sheet: 27.94 × 21.59 cm (11 × 8 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1986.75.35

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 80

Wikidata ID

Q64631048

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