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17 Steel Rod Run

1969

Carl Andre

Associated Names

Carl Andre

Sculptor, American, 1935 - 2024

The sculpture is a dark, elongated object on a wooden floor. It appears to be made from a continuous piece, possibly metallic like steel. The surface has textured segments suggesting deliberate design. It lies flat, accentuating its long, narrow form against the wooden background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

steel reinforcing rod (17 units)
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

length (each unit): 43.18 cm (17 in.)
diameter (each unit): 2.54 cm (1 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.85

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, New York; gift 2007 to NGA.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Wikidata ID

Q63860747

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