Untitled

1993

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image shows a complex arrangement of converging lines and flowing shapes interacting to form an abstract composition. Elements resembling anatomical sketches, such as muscle fibers, bones, and veins, are intertwined to create forms evoking human figures and facial features. The use of anatomical elements draws connections to familiar biological illustrations, giving a surreal presence resembling heads, limbs, and internal organs. The composition is layered and intricate, creating an unusual visual narrative challenging the viewer's perspective.
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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: 46.9 x 40.2 cm (18 7/16 x 15 13/16 in.)
    mount: 62.7 x 55 cm (24 11/16 x 21 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.36

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, center verso in graphite: Frederick Sommer 1993 (underlined); on mount, lower right verso in graphite: 18

Wikidata ID

Q64147747

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