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Studies for "Black Tower" and Other Sculptures (PB4)

1985

Ronald Bladen

Associated Names

Ronald Bladen

Artist, American, born Canada, 1918 - 1988

This is a drawing of abstract geometric forms on a blank canvas. The sketches depict angular, three-dimensional shapes resembling intertwined and overlapping structures. The shapes have curved and sharp-edged elements, creating a sense of dynamic movement. The lines are drawn with precision and minimal shading, highlighting the structural aspects of each form against the white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 52.55 × 107.95 cm (20 11/16 × 42 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.213

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; acquired 2007 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: PB4

Wikidata ID

Q64629678

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