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Untitled

1971

Lynda Benglis

Associated Names

Lynda Benglis

Artist, American, born 1941

The sculpture is an elongated, vertical form with an abstract texture. It features a series of protrusions varying in size and shape, with an uneven and rugged surface. The color palette consists of shades of red, yellow, pink, and brown. The material appears to be a mixture, possibly resin or similar, creating a waxy or glossy finish. The sculpture's dimension and positioning on the wall highlight its intricate details, making it appear tactile and inviting close observation to appreciate colors and textures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

purified pigmented beeswax, dammar resin, and gesso on particle board
Credit Line

The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel
Dimensions

overall: 91.4 x 13.7 x 8.3 cm (36 x 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1991.241.31

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, New York, NY; purchase/gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Exhibition History

1994

From Minimal to Conceptual Art: Works from The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1994, no. 18, color repro.

Bibliography

1994

From Minimal to Conceptual Art: Works from The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 18.

Inscriptions

top reverse: Lynda Benglis / 1971 / (36" x 4")

Wikidata ID

Q63860954

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