Drawing

c. 1952

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image shows a tall, narrow abstract composition comprised of thin, curving lines and angular shapes in the center. The arrangement of lines resembles figures in motion, with limbs extending and overlapping in different directions, suggesting dancing shapes. The design includes head shapes and flowing lines against a pastel blue background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tempera on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.2 x 45.2 cm (11 7/8 x 17 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.54

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Frederick Sommer; upper center in graphite inverted: K; on verso of original mat, by unknown hand, upper center in graphite: Top; lower left: Plate #66; lower center: TL9065

Wikidata ID

Q64570736

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