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Study for "Archangel"

1962

Seymour Lipton

Associated Names

Seymour Lipton

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image shows bold, dynamic lines and shapes converging in a structured yet chaotic manner. The abstract composition suggests forms resembling parts of machinery or mechanical components. Circular shapes and angular forms bring to mind gears or parts of a megaphone, intertwined in a complex arrangement. Strong and deliberate pencil strokes add depth and movement, creating an energetic visual experience.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black conté crayon on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Seymour Lipton
Dimensions

sheet: 27.94 × 21.59 cm (11 × 8 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1986.75.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; acquired 1986 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Lipton, Seymour

Inscriptions

center right in black crayon: Lipton 52

Wikidata ID

Q64630894

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