Still Life

1970

Carlos Scliar

Associated Names
Carlos Scliar

Artist, Brazilian, 1920 - 2001

The artwork features a composition of geometric shapes and lines, creating an abstract still life. Dominating the center is a tall, angular form resembling a blue pitcher with a spout and handle. Below, an oval shape suggests a plate with a spherical object. The background consists of overlapping rectangles and triangles in earthy tones of brown, yellow, and orange, adding depth and dimension.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John W. Mowinckel, Paris; gift 1975 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right: Scliar 26.11.70

Wikidata ID

Q20197219