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Blue Rose Circle

1978

Dewain Valentine

Associated Names

Dewain Valentine

Artist, American, 1936 - 2022

The sculpture is an oval-shaped object standing upright with a smooth surface displaying a gradient of colors from deep blue at the bottom to brown at the top. The material appears glossy and translucent. It is placed in a modern indoor space with a neutral-toned carpet and walls, possibly an art exhibition or gallery setting. Light reflects off the surface, giving it a slightly reflective quality.

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Artwork overview

Medium

cast polyester resin
Credit Line

Gift of ARCO
Accession Number

2011.148.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) Corporate Art Collection, Los Angeles; in-kind donation 2001 to NGA; accessioned 2011 into collection

Wikidata ID

Q63863870

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