Lucas Samaras

Plaque #24
1975

A framed mixed-media artwork featuring textured, copper-toned surfaces with embossed patterns and raised elements, including a darkened cylindrical object at the top and a similar, larger object below it. A vibrant, crumpled magenta form is situated near the top left corner, contrasting with the metallic background. The piece is displayed against a light-colored wall.

A framed mixed-media artwork featuring textured, copper-toned surfaces with embossed patterns and raised elements, including a darkened cylindrical object at the top and a similar, larger object below it. A vibrant, crumpled magenta form is situated near the top left corner, contrasting with the metallic background. The piece is displayed against a light-colored wall.

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Date
1975

Classification
Sculpture

Medium
Painted plaster mounted on wood

Dimensions
Overall: 19 3/4 × 15 7/8 × 2in. (50.2 × 40.3 × 5.1 cm)

Accession number
80.24.1a-b

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; 50th Anniversary Gift of the artist

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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