Cut Paper Drawing

1982

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image displays a complex arrangement of curved and angular shapes that interlock and overlap, creating an intricate composition. The abstract artwork resembles cut-out paper silhouettes, with forms that could be interpreted as leaves, waves, or stylized birds. The play of light and shadow provides depth to the shapes, giving the appearance of a three-dimensional collage made from familiar curved and pointed forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 24.3 x 18.1 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/8 in.)
    mount: 37.6 x 30.9 cm (14 13/16 x 12 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, upper left verso in graphite: Cut Paper Drawing 1982 (underlined); on mount, center verso in graphite: Frederick Sommer 1982 (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64147752

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