291, No. 5-6

July-August 1915

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Francis Picabia

Artist, French, 1879 - 1953

Alfred Stieglitz

Editor, American, 1864 - 1946

Marius de Zayas

Author, Mexican, 1880 - 1961

The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes with a central 'X' shape. The composition includes elements resembling gears, rods, a camera bellows, a red circular line, and numbers and text, giving an industrial textual quality reminiscent of technical illustrations or blueprints.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    journal with reproductions of drawings (letterpress)

  • Credit Line

    New Century Fund

  • Dimensions

    Three sheets, each: 43.9 x 28.9 cm (17 5/16 x 11 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.25.6

Associated Artworks

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The image displays an arrangement of sharp, angular shapes and lines, with bold geometric forms intersecting the composition. An abstract figure emerges, with a black triangle and pink trapezoid suggesting the profile of a face, while circles reminiscent of eyes add to this impression. The bold black numbers "291" stand prominently above the abstract figure. The overall design resembles an art deco poster or a cubist-inspired drawing.

291, No. 1

Alfred Stieglitz, Marius de Zayas, Agnes Ernst Meyer, Guillaume Apollinaire, Paul Burty Haviland, Pablo Picasso, Edward Steichen

1915

The image shows intersecting lines and curves, forming dynamic triangular and circular shapes. It is an abstract artwork at the bottom of the page. Above this artwork is a structured layout of text divided into columns with headings. The text arrangement is similar to a vintage newspaper or magazine page. The number "291" is prominently displayed at the top of the page.

291, No. 2

Alfred Stieglitz, Francis Picabia, Katharine Nash Rhoades, Agnes Ernst Meyer, Marius de Zayas, Alberto Savinio

1915

The image contains bold, swirling black lines and shapes surrounding the prominent number "291" in the center. The abstract composition uses heavy contrast to create depth and movement. The number "291" stands out amidst surrounding shapes suggesting circular and spiraling forms. The overall effect is a chaotic blend of recognizable numerals and abstract designs.

291, No. 3

Alfred Stieglitz, Abraham Walkowitz, Katharine Nash Rhoades, Agnes Ernst Meyer, Marius de Zayas, Edward Steichen, J.B. Kerfoot

1915

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Francis M. Naumann Fine Art), New York, NY; purchased 2006 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2005

  • Dada, National Gallery of Art, Washington; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2005 - 2006, no. 278.

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