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Solitudes 78

2004

Carl Chiarenza

Associated Names

Carl Chiarenza

Artist, American, born 1935

The image depicts sharp, angular shapes mixed with smooth, curved lines creating contrast in the composition. The abstract arrangement of forms resembles metallic petals or blades, resembling a futuristic flower or complex machinery. The textured backdrop enhances the contrast, emphasizing the shiny surfaces of the shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

inkjet print
Credit Line

Gift of Charles Millard in honor of Carl Chiarenza
Dimensions

image: 76.4 x 59.3 cm (30 1/16 x 23 3/8 in.)
sheet: 88.3 x 70 cm (34 3/4 x 27 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

2007.144.1
Copyright

© Carl Chiarenza

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carl Chiarenza, Rochester, NY; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Millard III, Charles W, Dr.

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in graphite: CARL CHIARENZA 2004; by artist, lower left below image in graphite: Solitudes 78, 2004

Wikidata ID

Q64145654

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