Provenance

Mrs. Seymour Obermer

Obermer, Nesta
Sawyer, Ella Ernestine

British, 1896 - 1984

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The image features horizontal bands of varying widths and colors. The central focus is a pair of bright white lines bordered by deep red and dark purple tones. The surrounding lines are in shades of purples and reds, creating a sense of motion.
Lawrence Calcagno, Black Light, 1969, acrylic on canvas, Gift of Mrs. Seymour Obermer, 1970.2.1

Black Light

Lawrence Calcagno · 1969 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  1970.2.1

The image displays an array of complex, interwoven shapes and lines with a dominant horizontal band in the center. It consists of dark, textured areas with hints of red throughout. This abstract composition suggests depth and could be seen as a crowded landscape or a cluster of abstracted figures set against a dark background. The red accents within the darker tones stand out.
Lawrence Calcagno, San Andreas III, 1963, oil on canvas, Gift of Mrs. Seymour Obermer, 1970.2.2

San Andreas III

Lawrence Calcagno · 1963 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1970.2.2