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Robert and Arlene Kogod

Kogod, Robert and Arlene
Private Collection, Washington, DC #4 (CD)

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The sculpture portrays two female figures in a dynamic and intertwined position. One figure appears seated with a flowing drape over her lower body, while the other figure is more upright, reaching towards the seated one. Both figures are depicted with elongated and graceful forms. They seem to be engaged in an interaction or gesture, conveying a sense of connection between them. The material of the sculpture appears to be light tan stone or plaster, with a textured surface. The figures are rendered in a style that emphasizes smooth, curvilinear lines and contours. The background features a pattern of small, spherical objects and linear details that frame the figures.
Elie Nadelman, Two Nudes, c. 1911, plaster, Gift of Robert P. and Arlene R. Kogod, 1975.79.1

Two Nudes

Elie Nadelman · c. 1911 · plaster ·  Accession ID  1975.79.1

Set in an outdoor garden, a sculpture with two tall metal arms curve up like stylized tree branches to hold a sign between them, which reads, “METROPOLITAIN.” In this photograph, the sign faces us and fence-like rows of panels extend back from the posts, and across the back to enclose three sides. The panels, posts, and the framework holding the sign are all painted sage green. Each panel has a rounded top with a two-lobed, medallion-like center. The arms of the posts reach above the sign, and each curves up and over a burgundy-red light that hangs down like a flower bud. Three wooden benches sit within the enclosure. The sculpture is set within a garden with tall trees, a grassy lawn, and umbrella-covered café tables and chairs. A silver, metal tree rises in the near distance to our left.
Hector Guimard, An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain, model 1902, fabricated 1902/1913, painted cast iron and bronze, Gift of Robert P. and Arlene R. Kogod, 2000.2.1

An Entrance to the Paris Métropolitain

Hector Guimard · model 1902, fabricated 1902/1913 · painted cast iron and bronze ·  Accession ID  2000.2.1

Isamu Noguchi, Untitled, 1945, wood, Gift (Partial and Promised) of Robert P. and Arlene R. Kogod, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.45.1

Untitled

Isamu Noguchi · 1945 · wood ·  Accession ID  1991.45.1