Atomic Bomb

c. 1955

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image features a dome shape expanding outward with a speckled and dense central area of darker spots, surrounded by a lighter halo fading into the surrounding space. This composition creates an abstract scene resembling a cloud or burst. The gradient of light and dark areas provides depth and dimension, reminiscent of natural phenomena like erupting volcanoes or celestial events.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.2 × 23.7 cm (7 9/16 × 9 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.7 × 23.7 cm (8 1/8 × 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.402

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, top center in graphite: Atomic Bomb.; center left in graphite perpendicular: V18Q; center stamped in black ink partially visible: NOTICE

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