Untitled

1991

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

This is a drawing of a surreal anatomical scene merging human and mechanical elements. The image features a central section with a realistic depiction of internal anatomy, including a fetus nestled within an abstract pelvis-like structure. Alongside this organic element, there is an integration of mechanical components, resembling a skeletal hand clutching an accordion-like structure. The contrast between the biological and mechanical components creates a juxtaposition, set against a plain, dark background emphasizing the intricate detailing of the anatomical forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    collage of photomechanical reproductions of lithographic prints with watercolor on heavyweight wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 31.8 x 38.4 cm (12 1/2 x 15 1/8 in.)
    mount: 44.5 x 51.2 cm (17 1/2 x 20 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.38

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, Prescott, Arizona; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, center verso in graphite: Frederick Sommer 1991 (underlined); on mount, lower right verso in graphite: 4

Wikidata ID

Q64147744

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