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Mr. and Mrs. Howard Friedenberg

Friedenberg, Howard and Shirlee

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The image shows sharply folded paper creating triangular and rectangular shapes against a smooth background. The angles and lines suggest architectural structures or geometric landscapes, adding depth and dimension to the composition.
Dorothea Rockburne, Rubbing Piece, No. 5, 1973, graphite on creased wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Howard and Shirlee Friedenberg, 1983), 2015.19.2897

Rubbing Piece, No. 5

Dorothea Rockburne · 1973 · graphite on creased wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2897

The image displays diagonal and horizontal lines of varying densities, forming an abstract landscape. The top section consists of diagonal lines transitioning in shading. Below, vertical lines with an uneven horizontal boundary suggest a silhouette of a distant mountain range or skyline. The lower half features densely packed horizontal lines resembling a calm sea or plain, creating a serene and structured composition.
Will Insley, Passage Space Drift, Section 2, 1974, graphite on paperboard, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Howard and Shirlee Friedenberg, 1984), 2015.19.2906

Passage Space Drift, Section 2

Will Insley · 1974 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2906

The image shows intersecting straight lines and shapes forming a diamond pattern. The composition features a mix of thick and thin, solid and dashed lines, creating a grid-like network across the diamond shape.
Brice Marden, Untitled, 1974, pen and black ink on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Howard and Shirlee Friedenberg), 2015.19.2908

Untitled

Brice Marden · 1974 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2908

The image showcases an arrangement of geometric shapes and lines forming a circular composition filled with colorful prisms and triangles. Each slice is colored distinctly in shades of pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and cyan. The shapes rise from a central brown circle, giving the appearance of an inverted, multi-layered carousel or a circular staircase. Each section casts a shadow, adding depth to the composition.
Ronald Davis, Untitled, 1968, back-painted acrylic on acetate mounted to paperboard, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Friedenberg, 1984), 2015.143.1349

Untitled

Ronald Davis · 1968 · back-painted acrylic on acetate mounted to paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1349