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This freestanding sculpture is a shallow cube constructed with clear Plexiglas. It stands on one narrow end. The bottom surface is covered with about an inch of water, and condensation runs down the inside surfaces of the Plexiglas. The sculpture is photographed in a room with dark gray carpet and a white wall. The baseboard on the wall and scale of the room show that this stands nearly six feet tall by six feet wide. The depth is much narrower, at sixteen inches.
Hans Haacke, Condensation Wall, conceived 1963/1966, fabricated 2016, Plexiglas and distilled water, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2013.44.1

Condensation Wall

Hans Haacke · conceived 1963/1966, fabricated 2016 · Plexiglas and distilled water ·  Accession ID  2013.44.1

This free-standing sculpture is a three-footed, black metal arch with flat, faceted surfaces along its chunky legs. On the top half, three arms curve up and in to meet at the center. The arms are offset from the three legs and are connected by bands across the middle. The sculpture stands on a grassy park lawn and is nearly as tall as the mature trees behind it. Sunlight gleams on the matte surfaces so some look lighter gray and others are flat black.
Tony Smith, Moondog, model 1964, fabricated 1998-1999, painted aluminum, Gift of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, 1997.137.1

Moondog

Tony Smith · model 1964, fabricated 1998-1999 · painted aluminum ·  Accession ID  1997.137.1

The image shows four abstract panels with distinct shapes and patterns. The first panel features a grid of circular dots forming the outline of a house with a triangle roof against a background hinting at sky and grass. The second panel displays abstract shapes resembling two trees with trunks and layered leaves made of rounded forms. The third panel shows dots arranged to suggest a scene with a sandy beach meeting a body of water, with a clear horizon line in between. The fourth panel shows the silhouette of birds in flight against a yellow, textured background. Each panel uses a grid or repetitive pattern to create cohesive scenes that connect to familiar objects like a house, trees, a landscape, and birds.
Jennifer Bartlett, Patricia Branstead, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., From Rhapsody: House, Trees, Beach, Bird, 1985, color photo-etching, sugarlift, aquatint, spitbite, and drypoint on four sheets of wove T. H. Saunders paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund, 1995), 2016.22.28.1-4

From Rhapsody: House, Trees, Beach, Bird

Jennifer Bartlett, Patricia Branstead, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1985 · color photo-etching, sugarlift, aquatint, spitbite, and drypoint on four sheets of wove T. H. Saunders paper ·  Accession ID  2016.22.28.1-4

The sculpture is an abstract form made of shiny, metallic material. It has intricate folds and creases, giving the appearance of movement and fluidity. It is mounted against a plain background, highlighting its details and reflective surfaces. The angles and folds create contrasted shadows and highlights, adding visual complexity and depth to the piece.
Lynda Benglis, Jeantaud, 1986, aluminum wire mesh with sprayed zinc and aluminum, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and Museum Purchase with the aid of funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1988), 2015.19.3921

Jeantaud

Lynda Benglis · 1986 · aluminum wire mesh with sprayed zinc and aluminum ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3921

A rust-brown, steel cube sits directly on a pale pink stone floor in a gallery. This photograph shows the cube from near one of the corners so two sides are visible. The surface of the steel is mottled with bronze and and dark brown, and is faintly streaked. The bottom edge of the cube seems to float slightly, creating the impression that hovers just above the floor. The room around the cube has flat marble panels to the left and a white wall to the right.
Tony Smith, Die, model 1962, fabricated 1968, steel with oiled finish, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2003.77.1

Die

Tony Smith · model 1962, fabricated 1968 · steel with oiled finish ·  Accession ID  2003.77.1

The image shows intersecting and overlapping lines and shapes in various colors such as red, green, purple, and blue. The design consists of a grid-like pattern of rectangles and triangles creating an abstract composition. The lines have a mix of dotted and solid patterns against a plain white background.
Alan Shields, Dorothy Jean, assembled color screenprint (double sided), Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.79.1

Dorothy Jean

Alan Shields · · assembled color screenprint (double sided) ·  Accession ID  1974.79.1

This sculpture features connected geometric forms resembling elongated rectangular blocks positioned at an angle and intersecting in various directions. It is balanced on one thin block on the right, while the other blocks extend in the air out to the left and upward. The colors of the sculpture include dark bronze and metallic brown, and it reflects light coming from above. The sculpture is set in a grassy area with fallen leaves, surrounded by shrubbery and trees with autumnal foliage.
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1989, bronze, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1990.29.1

Untitled

Joel Shapiro · 1989 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1990.29.1

The image shows a young child standing outdoors. The child is wearing a white dress, sandals, and a headscarf. They are looking at the camera with a calm expression. The background features a paved area with a fence or railing. The photo is mounted on a white frame, with a smaller framed text above it.
Sophie Calle, Autobiographies (Wait for Me), 2010, inkjet print and text panel, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2013.58.1

Autobiographies (Wait for Me)

Sophie Calle · 2010 · inkjet print and text panel ·  Accession ID  2013.58.1

The sculpture is composed of geometric linear elements made primarily of light-colored wood, with a darker brown rectangular block incorporated into the design. The light wood elements extend from this darker block at various angles. The sculpture stands on a grey carpeted floor and appears to be secured at the base. It has a modern, minimalistic design with clean lines and a smooth finish, and is placed in a room with white walls.
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1983, mahogany, bass, and poplar, Gift of Edward R. Broida, 2005.142.61

Untitled

Joel Shapiro · 1983 · mahogany, bass, and poplar ·  Accession ID  2005.142.61

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Joel Shapiro · 2017-2018 · wood and casein ·  Accession ID  2018.135.1