Explosion (center)

1989

Eugene Brodsky

Associated Names
Eugene Brodsky

Artist, American, born 1946

The image shows thick black lines arranged in an abstract pattern on a muted beige background. The lines curve and intersect to create shapes that may resemble a reclining form or a geometric vase. The abstract composition allows viewers to interpret the shapes in their own way.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    center panel of 3 parts: flashe on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky

  • Dimensions

    image: 15 x 17.3 cm (5 7/8 x 6 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 44.5 x 32 cm (17 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.41.6.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a collection of bold, black lines forming an abstract shape in the center, surrounded by curving and radiating strokes. It is set against a beige, textured background.

Explosion (left)

Eugene Brodsky

1989

There are three panels in the image, each containing abstract shapes outlined in dark lines. The first panel shows a cloud-like shape resembling a bubbling or explosion pattern. The second panel displays angular and curving lines evocative of an abstract camel. The third panel features compact lines resembling a complex machine or industrial object, suggesting an urban landscape or building structures. The abstract forms in the panels encourage viewers to connect them with familiar objects using their imagination.

Explosion

Eugene Brodsky

1989

The image displays an abstract composition with bold, dark lines creating angular and curved shapes against a beige and light green background.

Explosion (right)

Eugene Brodsky

1989

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, New York; gift to NGA, 2000

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: E L To R 2

Wikidata ID

Q64560221

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