Bat Parts

1994

Al Taylor

Associated Names
Al Taylor

Artist, American, 1948 - 1999

The image contains vertical thin lines that intersect with tubular shapes hanging at various angles. The lines and shapes create an abstract form resembling elongated strings with objects reminiscent of cylindrical cans or pipes attached to them. The background is a solid rectangular black color, contrasting with the lighter, empty surrounding space. This emphasizes the suspended elements in a manner suggestive of an unbalanced mobile.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and gouache on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Debbie Taylor in honor of Judith Brodie

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 56.52 × 38.1 cm (22 1/4 × 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.112.5

  • Copyright

    © The Estate of Al Taylor; Reproduced by permission.

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

artist; by inheritance to his widow, Debbie Taylor, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2018

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center right verso in graphite by unknown hand: FEB 99; lower left corner, verso, in graphite by unknown hand: [up arrow] AT (D-94.119)

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