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Untitled (Oct 4 1951)

1951

David Smith

Associated Names

David Smith

Artist, American, 1906 - 1965

The image showcases bold, black lines and swirling blue shapes creating an abstract design. there are various curves and angles intersecting, forming structures resembling bones or mechanical components. Elements within the composition intertwine, resembling a bicycle's curved handles or ship sails, set against a backdrop of soft peach and white areas. The artwork invites the viewer to recognize familiar forms within the complex and dynamic lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and black ink and gouache on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Candida and Rebecca Smith, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

overall: 66.2 x 50.5 cm (26 1/16 x 19 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1991.56.3

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1991

Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1991, 386-393, color repro.

Bibliography

1991

Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1991: p.386-389.

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: ΔΣ Oct 4 1951; lower right verso stamped: ESTATE OF DAVID SMITH / ACC. NO. 73-51.5

Wikidata ID

Q64540926

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