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Flamma

1989

Simon Gouverneur

Associated Names

Simon Gouverneur

Painter, American, 1934 - 1990

The image displays a composition of colorful triangular and circular shapes forming a pyramid structure. Bright reds, yellows, oranges, blues, and greens create a kaleidoscope effect. Surrounding the pyramid are interlocking green lines against a dark backdrop, creating a complex, abstract design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

tempera on canvas
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist)
Dimensions

overall: 106.68 × 106.68 cm (42 × 42 in.)
Accession Number

2015.19.196

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; gift December 1990 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right: Simon Gouverneur "Flamma" 1989

Wikidata ID

Q46641020

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