Three Women II

1945

Saul Steinberg

Associated Names
Saul Steinberg

Artist, American, born Romania, 1914 - 1999

The image displays an assortment of curving lines and angular shapes that form three abstract figures. These figures have elongated limbs and exaggerated features, resembling objects like feathers and flowers sprouting from their heads. The composition includes details like spirals and leaf-like patterns, creating a sense of individuals adorned with nature-inspired accessories. Each figure blends geometric and organic lines, suggesting whimsical characters, possibly dressed for an avant-garde gathering.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA in 2016 from The Saul Steinberg Foundation, New York, NY.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2011

  • Saul Steinberg: As aventuras da linha, Instituto Moreira Salles, Rio de Janeiro, 28 May - 21 August 2011; Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, 2 September - 6 November 2011

Bibliography

2011

  • Saul Steinberg: As aventuras da linha. Exh. cat., Instituto Moreira Salles, Rio de Janeiro; Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, 2011: pl. 72

Inscriptions

in black pen and ink, lower right: STEINBERG 1945

Markings

sticker, center verso, in graphite: 189 - 192

Wikidata ID

Q64630567

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