Untitled

1953

Philip Guston

Associated Names
Philip Guston

Artist, American, born Canada, 1913 - 1980

The image shows bold black lines and shapes on a light background, forming an abstract composition. The sharp, angular shapes hint at overlapping silhouettes of objects. The abstract nature may evoke ink blots or brush strokes, allowing viewers to interpret familiar objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    reed pen and brush and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Edward R. Broida

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 60.7 cm (17 15/16 x 23 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.142.21

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Edward R. Broida, Los Angeles; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2006

  • Selections from the Collection of Edward R. Broida, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Aug 24–Nov 12, 2006, unnumbered brochure.

2009

  • In the Tower: Philip Guston, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2009-2010, no cat.

2022

  • Philip Guston Now, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; Tate Modern, London, 2022-2024, no. 37 (shown only in Washington).

Inscriptions

"P.G. 53" lower center margin, black ink, artist's hand.

Wikidata ID

Q64619429

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