Untitled

1940/1946

Arthur Dove

Associated Names
Arthur Dove

Artist, American, 1880 - 1946

The image displays a series of angular shapes creating a dynamic composition. Sharp triangular forms interconnect, resembling mountains or the peaks of a tent. A curved shape filled with a gradient of blue hues is at the center. Earthy tones suggest a natural landscape with elements like the sky and ground. The combination of sharp and rounded elements hints at the convergence of natural and geometric forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William Dove

  • Dimensions

    overall: 7.5 x 10.2 cm (2 15/16 x 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.111.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. William C. Dove, Mattituck, New York; gift to NGA, 1993.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Arthur Dove: Works on Paper, The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., 1997-1998.

Wikidata ID

Q64536548

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