Accession Number2004/2.86A-EE & HH
TitleChess Set (Chess Pieces and Base of Table)
Artist(s)Victor VasarelyArtist NationalityFrench (culture or style)Object Creation Datecirca 1980Medium & Supportacrylic sculptureDimensions 1 3/8 in. x 27 15/16 in. x 27 15/16 in. ( 3.5 cm x 71 cm x 71 cm )
Credit LineGift of Jack A. and Noreen RounickSubject matterAn optical art treatment of a chess set. Vasarely loved the game of chess. His acrylic chess set is playful and optically dazzling.
Physical DescriptionAcrylic chess set. The playing pieces are of various geometric shapes. The board and the space that surrounds it are covered with a colorful grid pattern in shades of blues and purples,.
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