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Red Zip on Purple Cross

1993-1994

Lynda Benglis

Associated Names

Lynda Benglis

Painter, American, born 1941

The image displays a circular shape with bold, intersecting lines and patches of color. Dominated by bright yellow and red brushstrokes, the shapes form a cross-like structure at the center. The surface is textured and uneven.

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Artwork overview

Medium

purified pigmented beeswax and dammar resin on canvas
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Accession Number

2007.6.210

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Wikidata ID

Q20198038

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