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Horizontal Vertical Angle 2

1972/1974

Klaus Rinke

Associated Names

Klaus Rinke

Artist, German, born 1939

In this image, a solid black line extends horizontally across the upper third of a beige canvas, before abruptly turning downward to form a right angle, ending with an arrowhead. The minimalist design features clean lines and lacks additional elements, emphasizing the abstract nature of the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 20.96 x 29.53 cm (8 1/4 x 11 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.134.2

Horizontal Vertical Angle 2

Klaus Rinke

1971

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: [not deciphered:possibly "Lot strick"]; lower right in graphite: 1972 - 74 Klaus Rinke

Wikidata ID

Q64592570

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