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Red Paint, Japan

1974

Nathan Lerner

Associated Names

Nathan Lerner

Artist, American, 1913 - 1997

The image shows red flowing shapes intersecting on a textured background. The lines resemble flowing lava or rivers, bordered by contrasting blue, yellow, and white areas. This abstract composition could be interpreted as weathered rock surfaces or geological formations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

chromogenic print
Credit Line

Gift of Kiyoko Lerner
Dimensions

image: 45.1 × 32.4 cm (17 3/4 × 12 3/4 in.)
sheet: 53.7 × 41.9 cm (21 1/8 × 16 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2012.115.54

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Nathan Lerner; Estate of Nathan Lerner, Chicago, 1997; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Estate of Nathan Lerner

Wikidata ID

Q64158442

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