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Four Petals

c. 1960

Alexander Calder

Associated Names

Alexander Calder

Artist, American, 1898 - 1976

The image shows angular, intersecting lines forming pointed triangular shapes. To the right, there is a curve extending towards the top, with a small abstract form at its end. The elements create an abstract composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on two sheets of wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls
Dimensions

sheet: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)
overall size: 27.9 x 50.2 cm (11 x 19 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1996.120.35.a-b

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Klaus and Dolly Perls, New York; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Perls, Klaus

Wikidata ID

Q64534129

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