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They Become a Symphony

1985

Daryl Trivieri

Associated Names

Daryl Trivieri

Artist, American, born 1957

The image displays intricate abstract shapes and lines forming two humanoid faces with exaggerated features. The abstract forms are reminiscent of sculptural busts with elements resembling familiar objects, such as swirling patterns and textured surfaces resembling pottery or fabric. The figures are connected by organic forms suggesting intertwined branches or arms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black ballpoint pen on gray wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 38.6 x 55.6 cm (15 3/16 x 21 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.69

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

lower center in black ball-point pen: "They Become a Symphony" / Daryl Trivieri. 85

Wikidata ID

Q64540780

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