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Study for "Defender"

1962

Seymour Lipton

Associated Names

Seymour Lipton

Artist, American, 1903 - 1986

The image shows intertwining curved and angular lines forming a vertical structure. The abstract composition conveys a sense of fluidity and motion, resembling a twisted ribbon or fabric sculpture. The shapes resemble organic forms like vines or muscles intertwined with architectural elements like columns or supports.

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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

1986.75.20

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Lipton, Seymour

Inscriptions

lower right in black crayon: Lipton 62

Wikidata ID

Q64630972

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