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Barber Pole

1947

Wright Morris

Associated Names

Wright Morris

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The sculpture is a traditional barber pole with a spherical top. It features a spiral design, wrapping around the vertical pole, alternating between dark and light shades. The sculpture appears to be made of a sturdy material and is mounted on a concrete base. In relation to the surroundings, the barber pole is placed outdoors, near a building that resembles a storefront. The setting includes a tree and grass.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris
Dimensions

image: 22.6 × 18 cm (8 7/8 × 7 1/16 in.)
sheet: 25.9 × 20.3 cm (10 3/16 × 8 in.)
Accession Number

2018.15.69

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin, San Francisco, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Arkin, Stephen

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Wright Morris '47

Wikidata ID

Q64170046

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