Claes Oldenburg: Drawings, 1959–1977

June 6–Sept 15, 2002

A pastel drawing featuring abstract shapes and soft color washes. A prominent green geometric shape resembling a three-dimensional letter 'L' is centered on the page, with a circular form nearby. The background is a blend of orange, yellow, and blue hues, with some areas showing scribbled lines and text-like marks. The lower right corner appears to have a signature in red.
A pastel drawing featuring abstract shapes and soft color washes. A prominent green geometric shape resembling a three-dimensional letter 'L' is centered on the page, with a circular form nearby. The background is a blend of orange, yellow, and blue hues, with some areas showing scribbled lines and text-like marks. The lower right corner appears to have a signature in red.

Claes Oldenburg, The Letters "L" and "O" in Landscape, 1968. Wax crayon, crayon wash and graphite pencil on paper, sheet: 9 3/4 × 13 11/16 in. (24.8 × 34.8 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of The American Contemporary Art Foundation, Inc., Leonard A. Lauder, President 2002.56. © Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg: Drawings, 1959–1977 was curated by Janie Lee.

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