Beginnings, Frosted Window (72 N. Union Street, Rochester)

1962

Minor White

Associated Names
Minor White

Artist, American, 1908 - 1976

The image features swirling and irregular shapes, lines, and circular patterns creating an abstract scene. Dark and light contrasts create a water-like or reflective surface scattered with droplets and textures similar to frost or delicate foliage. Repetitive circular motifs resemble moons or light sources. Textured surfaces suggest ice or glass, while shadows and highlights add depth and dimension.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sharon Keim, Bethesda, MD; purchased by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2006; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist on mount, lower right below image in graphite: Minor White; on verso of mount, upper left: Dvid / To recall a dinner on the roof / Minor; by unknown hand, bottom left: 049-SK-ACMS; bottom left: 2006.018.002

Wikidata ID

Q64158285

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