David Smith

Untitled
1962

A monochromatic abstract artwork featuring a chaotic arrangement of shapes and splatters that resemble a dynamic explosion, set against a textured background with a gradient from dark to light. The edges of the paper are rough and uneven, adding to the raw aesthetic of the piece.

A monochromatic abstract artwork featuring a chaotic arrangement of shapes and splatters that resemble a dynamic explosion, set against a textured background with a gradient from dark to light. The edges of the paper are rough and uneven, adding to the raw aesthetic of the piece.

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Date
1962

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Spray paint on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 39 5/8 × 27in. (100.6 × 68.6 cm)

Accession number
79.40

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from an anonymous donor

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of David Smith / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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David Smith
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