Drawing

1954

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image shows two sets of abstract lines and shapes on a dark background. On the left, there is a figure resembling a crouching form created from colorful curved lines. On the right, there is an elongated shape made of straight and curved lines. Both figures use vibrant colors against the dark background, inviting interpretation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tempera on black wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.4 x 47 cm (11 15/16 x 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.50

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Frederick Sommer 1954; upper center in graphite inverted: R; on verso of original mat, by unknown hand, upper center in graphite: Top; lower left: Plate #73; lower center: TL#9062

Wikidata ID

Q64570733

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