The Little Triangle

1999/2000

Jacob El Hanani

Associated Names
Jacob El Hanani

Artist, Israeli, born 1947

The image displays an abstract composition of pencil-shaded rectangular and linear shapes arranged within a larger square. The design resembles a weathered stone wall with patterns suggesting a mosaic of bricks or tiles. The shading varies subtly within each shape, evoking structures seen in architectural drawings or ancient ruins. Light and shadow create depth and texture, similar to layered geological formations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Edward R. Broida

  • Dimensions

    image: 28 x 39.8 cm (11 x 15 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 58.5 x 70.2 cm (23 1/16 x 27 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.142.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, New York); purchased 2000 by Edward R. Broida, Los Angeles; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

  • Jacob El Hanani: Drawings, Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, New York, April 28 - May 27, 2000.

2006

  • Selections from the Collection of Edward R. Broida, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2006, unnumbered brochure, fig. 9.

Wikidata ID

Q64579354

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