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Exhibitions & Events
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Curved Plane / Figure VII (left panel)

1994

Robert Mangold

Associated Names

Robert Mangold

Artist, American, born 1937

The image shows a large, dark-colored semi-circular shape in the bottom right corner. The shape has a textured appearance. Inside the shape, there is a subtle diagonal line. The rest of the canvas is white, emphasizing the contrast and balance between the shape and the empty space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

acrylic and graphite on Arches wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 105.41 x 74.93 cm (41 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2010.12.26.1

Curved Plane / Figure VII

Robert Mangold

1937

The image displays sweeping curves and elongated ovals intersecting on a canvas dominated by bold red and pink hues, creating an abstract display. The flowing lines and shapes suggest stylized petals or the sleek outline of a leaf. The curves loop and intersect in a way that might remind one of waves or the contours of a guitar. The overall composition utilizes these forms to create a vibrant and abstract visual experience. — Curved Plane / Figure VII (center panel)

Robert Mangold

1937

The image shows a large gray semi-circle in the lower right quadrant, divided by a sweeping curved line. It evokes the shape of a crescent moon partially obscured by darkness or a large shadow. The precise curved lines and contrast between the gray and white background create a visually compelling composition reminiscent of lunar phases or shadow play. — Curved Plane / Figure VII (right panel)

Robert Mangold

1937

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2010

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Curved Plane / Figure VII FIRST VERSION

Markings

BS: AQUARELLE ARCHES

Watermarks

ARCHES FRANCE

Wikidata ID

Q64628997

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