Untitled (The Letter)

1964

Robert Morris

Associated Names
Robert Morris

Sculptor, American, 1931 - 2018

The sculpture depicts a letter partially enveloped by another piece. The color scheme is primarily grayscale with white and gray hues. The material appears to be metal or a hard substance, with a smooth and somewhat reflective surface. The subject is positioned in a three-dimensional relief style on a flat base, creating a sense of depth. The composition is enclosed within a shadow box with a border framing the piece.

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On View

East Building Upper Level, Gallery E415

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    painted lead

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.9 x 34.3 x 14 cm (16 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.49.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; purchased 18 April 2005 through (Leo Castelli Gallery, New York) by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1965

  • Robert Morris, Green Gallery, New York, 1965, no cat.

1971

  • Possibly Robert Morris, Tate Gallery, London, 1971, unnumbered catalogue, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63864406

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