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Adler & Conkright Fine Art

Rachel Adler Fine Art

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This painting shows a large guitar and two bottles. The large, reddish-brown guitar is to the right of center. In front of it are the bottles. The bottle on the left is thinner and appears to be partially filled with a red substance, while the one on the right is larger, with a ribbed body, and appears empty. The three objects cast dark shadows on a tan wall to the left, and the shadow highlights the long neck of the guitar. The wall behind the objects is gray, and the surface they rest on is tan.
Amédée Ozenfant, Still Life with Carafe, Bottle, and Guitar, 1919, oil on canvas, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.112.1

Still Life with Carafe, Bottle, and Guitar

Amédée Ozenfant · 1919 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2006.112.1

The image displays an arrangement of words and letters forming various shapes and lines, creating an abstract composition with swirling patterns and directional curves. The manipulated text suggests familiar objects, with tighter circles and curves evoking spiraling forms resembling trails or paths. The words mimic the dynamics of flight and flow across the page. Some letters and words hint at elements from mechanical designs or artistic patterns. The piece blends text with design, offering visual intrigue and a connection to the mechanical and animated world.
Carlo Carrà, Graphic Rhythm with Airplane (Homage to Blériot), 1914, pen and ink with graphite and collage on graph paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.62.1

Graphic Rhythm with Airplane (Homage to Blériot)

Carlo Carrà · 1914 · pen and ink with graphite and collage on graph paper ·  Accession ID  2004.62.1

The image shows a composition of geometric shapes and lines forming an intricate abstract structure. It includes bold red and black lines resembling scaffolding or a skeletal frame of a building. The design consists of elements resembling a grid or connected boxes, evoking a construction framework. Diagonals and vertical lines converge to create an abstract architectural model resembling a minimalist tower or stylized skyscraper.
Gustav Klutsis, Agit-Prop Stand, 1922, color lithograph mounted on sheet from Cahier Vert, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2005.92.1

Agit-Prop Stand

Gustav Klutsis · 1922 · color lithograph mounted on sheet from Cahier Vert ·  Accession ID  2005.92.1

The image shows various geometric shapes and lines arranged in an abstract manner. Shapes include rectangles, squares, and stripes filled with solid colors like red, blue, and yellow. Some shapes are outlined. Parts of the composition resemble a stack of boxes or a modern architectural structure. Some elements resemble windows or doors. The arrangement creates a sense of depth and spatial dimension, reminiscent of a building or modern furniture piece.
Elena Semenova, Exhibition Kiosk with Projection Screen, 1928, watercolor with pen and black, graphite, and isolated areas of varnish on paperboard, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2005.92.5

Exhibition Kiosk with Projection Screen

Elena Semenova · 1928 · watercolor with pen and black, graphite, and isolated areas of varnish on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2005.92.5

The image shows a series of angular shapes and lines with varying colors creating an abstract composition. There are sharp diagonal grey and yellow lines amidst vibrant red arcs, along with rectangular blocks featuring a grid pattern in red and beige. The overall design plays with perspective and geometrical forms, evoking architectural structures or a stage set design.
Elena Semenova, Exhibition Display Unit, c. 1928, watercolor and silver paint with pen and black ink on paperboard, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2005.92.4

Exhibition Display Unit

Elena Semenova · c. 1928 · watercolor and silver paint with pen and black ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2005.92.4