Untitled (Abstract)

1937

Paul Kelpe

Associated Names
Paul Kelpe

Artist, American, 1902 - 1985

The image displays sharp lines and intersecting geometric shapes, including a large partial circle and various angular forms. Rectangles, triangles, and a small sphere are layered with different textures. The composition conveys organized complexity, resembling a futuristic cityscape or a deconstructed machine.
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The image features bold, black letters and shapes arranged in a pattern of curves and lines. The word "EXHIBITION" is at the top, with a large letter "A" at the center, accompanied by its mirror image. Familiar words and shapes form the design, with "american abstract artists" curving around the letter 'A.' At the bottom, the location is noted as "SQUIBB GALLERIES NEW YORK."

cover image for American Abstract Artists portfolio

Werner Drewes

1937

This is a photograph of a handwritten list. The list contains 39 numbered names, each accompanied by a small check mark beside them. The handwriting is neat and uniform. The background is a plain, lightly textured surface. Each name on the list is followed by a small checkmark. The names appear in two aligned columns. There is no additional decoration or imagery on the paper.

American Abstract Artists

Various Artists

1937

The image displays bold, black, geometric shapes and curving lines on a light background. Some forms resemble common objects such as a goblet and a dove. Zigzagging lines and circular shapes create an impression similar to a face, with semi-circular lines potentially appearing as an eye and mouth. The composition balances positive and negative space, prompting viewers to find meaning within the abstraction.

Untitled (Abstract)

Rosalind Bengelsdorf

1937

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right, P. KELPE

Wikidata ID

Q76455002