Vapor

1970

Frank Owen

Associated Names
Frank Owen

Artist, American, born 1939

The image shows wavy, undulating lines weaving and intersecting across the central square canvas, creating zigzag and ripple patterns. The abstract composition resembles chaotic twists of multicolored ribbons or fluid, marbled appearances of swirling liquids. Colors blend together in layers, reminiscent of waves of a stormy sea or intricate layers of rock formations, presenting a rich tapestry of movement and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    acrylic on Arches wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert and Mercedes Eichholz

  • Dimensions

    image: 34.61 × 44.45 cm (13 5/8 × 17 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 57.79 × 76.2 cm (22 3/4 × 30 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.17.20

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(French & Company, Inc., New York, NY); purchased 1971 by Robert and Mercedes Eichholz, Santa Barbara, California; bequest to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Owen 1970; lower right verso in graphite: Title: Vapor, 1970 13 3/4 x 17 1/4 (image) / Frank Owen / 450 Broadway / New York, N.Y. / 10013

Markings

Blindstamp: ARCHES France

Wikidata ID

Q64570336

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