Stars-Light Center: 9 Point

1983

Sol LeWitt

Associated Names
Sol LeWitt

Artist, American, 1928 - 2007

Crown Point Press

Publisher

June Lambla

Printer, American

Peter Pettengill

Printer, American

Hidekatsu Takada

Printer, American, active 20th century

The image displays a star-like shape with eight equal pointed edges within a bold white outline, against a background of overlapping squares in varying shades of gray bordered by a thick black square. This abstract design has a layered effect that adds depth and dimensionality, evoking a sense of balance and symmetry often found in traditional Islamic art or geometric patterns.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint with hardground etching on Arches 88 paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 45.4 x 45.4 cm (17 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 53 x 53 cm (20 7/8 x 20 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.142.69.7

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a large, white, inverted V-shaped structure against a dark gray square background. The composition focuses on clean lines and a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the sharpness and clarity of the triangular form. The surrounding square and triangular layers create depth and direction. The gray tones enhance the modern and sleek aesthetic of the composition.

Stars-Light Center: 3 Point

Sol LeWitt, Crown Point Press, Peter Pettengill, Hidekatsu Takada, June Lambla

1983

The image shows a geometric star shape outlined in white against a gradient gray background. The star is positioned in the center of a dark square with varying shades of gray.

Stars-Light Center: 4 Point

Sol LeWitt, Crown Point Press, Peter Pettengill, June Lambla, Hidekatsu Takada

1983

The image shows a large star shape surrounded by square and rectangular borders in varying shades of black, white, and gray. The star is placed in the center of the composition, creating a focal point within the geometric arrangement.

Stars-Light Center: 5 Point

Sol LeWitt, Crown Point Press, Peter Pettengill, Hidekatsu Takada, June Lambla

1983

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kathan Brown, San Francisco: Gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: LeWitt TP 2/3

Wikidata ID

Q76358093

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