Richard Nonas

Nonas, Richard Henry

American, 1936 - 2021

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The image shows a large black rectangular shape on the left side of the canvas, with a smaller black rectangle on the right separated by a white strip. The artwork contrasts black shapes with a white background, emphasizing its geometric simplicity.
Richard Nonas, Two Part Drawing for Herb & Dorothy, 1980, gouache on two sheets of wove paper, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, 2007.6.335

Two Part Drawing for Herb & Dorothy

Richard Nonas · 1980 · gouache on two sheets of wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.6.335

This is a drawing of a structural plan or model. The artwork includes a sketched design of a rectangular frame or platform in oblique projection, rendered in black charcoal or pencil on a light background. The drawing is annotated with measurements, dimensions, and materials like "old 2x4 about 3' long." The notes also mention ensuring "no overlap at corners." The drawing features the title "A SMALL PIECE" and additional instructions such as "MADE TO BE MOVED; PUT UP AND TAKEN DOWN." The work appears to be a concept sketch for a temporary, movable structure.
Richard Nonas, Dry Creek Shorty, 1973, graphite on wove paper, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, 2007.6.122

Dry Creek Shorty

Richard Nonas · 1973 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.6.122

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Big Toe

Richard Nonas · 1981 · wood ·  Accession ID  2007.6.204

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Shortline Series - Vogel Shortline

Richard Nonas · 1975 · steel ·  Accession ID  2007.6.125

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Long Steel/Chalk Drawing for Herb

Richard Nonas · 1975 · steel and chalk ·  Accession ID  2007.6.124

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Herb and Dorothy Vogel (Double Shortline)

Richard Nonas · 1975 · steel ·  Accession ID  2007.6.123

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Arctic Slope Series

Richard Nonas · 1973 · steel ·  Accession ID  2007.6.121

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Good Time Shorty

Richard Nonas · 1973 · wood ·  Accession ID  2007.6.334

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Arctic Slope II

Richard Nonas · 1973 · steel ·  Accession ID  2007.6.120

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Wall Piece

Richard Nonas · 1970 · wood ·  Accession ID  2007.6.127