Drawing

c. 1952

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image shows a series of lines and curves creating an abstract composition. The shapes suggest a figure in a dancing pose, with long, graceful limbs. The central shape resembles a torso, while surrounding lines could be seen as arms and legs in a dance pose. The upper part of the figure hints at a face with a pointed feature. The minimalist style leaves the interpretation open to the viewer, resembling a dynamic dance movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on tan laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.1 x 45.4 cm (12 1/4 x 17 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.51

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; upper center in graphite inverted: A; on verso of original mat, by unknown hand, upper center in graphite: Top; lower left: Plate #48; lower center upside down: Tan; lower right in graphite: TL9066

Wikidata ID

Q64570739

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