Spinner

1985

Nancy Graves

Associated Names
Nancy Graves

Artist, American, 1939 - 1995

The sculpture features an abstract form with interconnected elements and vibrant colors and shapes. It is composed of materials painted with yellow, pink, red, green, blue, and orange. The central red cylindrical form extends into organic, whimsical shapes, some resembling gears and keys, and others spiral or branch-like. Several elements extend outward, giving the impression of movement. The sculpture stands on a white pedestal.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze with polychrome patina and glass enamel

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lila Acheson Wallace

  • Dimensions

    overall: 134.6 x 88.9 x 29.8 cm (53 x 35 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.19.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(M. Knoedler & Co., New York); purchased 1986 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1988

  • Wilmerding, John. American Masterpieces from the National Gallery of Art. Rev. ed. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1988: 44, repro.

1989

  • Strick, Jeremy. Twentieth Century Painting and Sculpture: Selections for the Tenth Anniversary of the East Building. Washington, D.C., 1989: 144, repro. 145.

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 105, repro.

Inscriptions

on yellow horizontal element: "SPINNER" N.S. GRAVES 8-85

Wikidata ID

Q63860981

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