Untitled

1973

Louise Nevelson

Associated Names
Louise Nevelson

Artist, American, born Russia (now Ukraine), 1899 - 1988

Styria Studio

Printer

Experiments in Art and Technology

Publisher

The composition consists of a circle and rectangular shapes with various lines. The tear-like white lines intersect blocks of black, pink, and lavender, creating a fragmented collage. The arrangement may suggest a window or doorway, with the circle resembling a celestial body. The contrast between the geometric forms and irregular lines gives the piece a dynamic appearance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert Rauschenberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.48 x 22.86 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1976.66.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Baro 1974, no. 108

  • Series Title

    The New York Collection for Stockholm

Associated Artworks

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The image shows swirling lines and geometric shapes creating an abstract composition. Circular forms intersect with elongated curves and jagged patterns, resembling a complex structure. The design conveys movement and depth, suggesting a celestial or aquatic entity with features akin to rings and thrusters. The abstract artwork invites comparisons to technology and nature, blending elements that could be seen as a cosmic journey or underwater exploration.

Untitled

Lee Bontecou, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology

1973

Blank piece of vertically oriented tan paper.

The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio

Richard Serra, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, Claes Oldenburg, Nam June Paik, Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers, James Rosenquist, George Segal, Robert Morris, Keith Sonnier, Richard Peter Stankiewicz, Cy Twombly, Robert Whitman, Andy Warhol, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology, Various Artists, Roy Lichtenstein, Sol LeWitt, Ellsworth Kelly, Donald Judd, Alex Hay, Hans Haacke, Red Grooms, Öyvind Fahlström, Dan Flavin, Jim Dine, Mark di Suvero, Walter De Maria, John Chamberlain, Robert C. Breer, Lee Bontecou

1973

This is a drawing depicting a simple, abstract form. It shows an oval, dome-like shape against a contrasting background. The form is predominantly white with a gradient of black and gray shading along its edges to create a three-dimensional effect. The shadow cast by the form is distinct, appearing as a dark area that outlines its presence against a soft background. The surrounding space transitions from dense black at the top to lighter gray at the bottom, accentuating the form and shadow. The minimalist style of the drawing focuses on form and shade, with a sharp contrast of black and white tones.

Untitled

Robert C. Breer, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology

1973

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert Rauschenberg, New York; acquired 1976 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Baro, Gene. Nevelson: The Prints. New York: Pace Editions, 1974, no. 108.

Wikidata ID

Q65573907

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