Accession Number
1968/2.30

Title
Three Standing Forms in Black

Artist(s)
Graham Sutherland

Artist Nationality
British (modern)

Object Creation Date
1953

Medium & Support
lithograph on paper

Dimensions
18 9/16 in x 14 3/8 in (47.15 cm x 36.51 cm);22 3/16 in x 17 3/4 in (56.36 cm x 45.08 cm);28 1/16 in x 22 1/16 in (71.28 cm x 56.04 cm);14 3/8 in x 18 9/16 in (36.51 cm x 47.15 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Subject matter
Three Standing Forms in Black is part of an unofficial series of sculptural prints that Sutherland created between 1949 to 1957. Each print depicted three separate, abstract sculptures. Constructing them from an assortment of items that are stacked vertically, Sutherland created their anthropomorphic bodies. The elements used to build the figures are often organic but sometimes they appear to be manmade obects.

Graham Sutherland was born and raised in England. He split much of his adult life between three locations, continuously looking for inspiration in landscapes and religion. He lived and taught in London, England, for periods of time, and spent parts of the year in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and also in the south of France.

Physical Description
This print shows three abstract figures that are roughly the same height, lined up next to each other. Each figure has a distinct shape, but they are similar in overall form. They are positioned in front of a textured background that is more detailed on the left third of the print and less so on the right two thirds of the background. The print is signed and editioned by the artist (l.r.) "Graham Sutherland / épreuve d'artiste". 

Primary Object Classification
Print

Primary Object Type
artist's proof

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Abstract (fine arts style)
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Surrealism
Surrealist
anthropomorphic
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figures (representations)
gardens
modern and contemporary art
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