Dessin Decoupée

1950-1993

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

Two abstract figures composed of curved and angular lines are depicted against a dark background. Each figure is formed by fluid, sweeping shapes. The figure on the left leans forward with a bent knee, while the figure on the right is composed of intricate swirls and extensions. These abstract forms bridge the gap between geometric abstraction and recognizable shapes of human figures in motion.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    collage of cutout white paper outlined with graphite on black paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 27 x 33.7 cm (10 5/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
    mount: 40.2 x 47 cm (15 13/16 x 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.35

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, Prescott, Arizona; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, upper left verso in graphite: Dessin Decoupée (underlined); on mount, center verso in graphite: Frederick Sommer 1950/1993 (underlined); on mount, lower right verso in graphite: 2

Wikidata ID

Q64570732

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