Accession Number
2007/2.55

Title
Untitled

Artist(s)
Seymour Lipton

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1957

Medium & Support
crayon on paper

Dimensions
11 in x 8 7/16 in (27.94 cm x 21.43 cm);11 in x 8 7/16 in (27.94 cm x 21.43 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Carol Lipton Goyette

Subject matter
Created by a prominent American abstract sculptor, this drawing is likely a study after one of his sculptures. Lipton's abstract sculptures were often meant to convey the complexities of the human psyche. 

Physical Description
This drawing on paper shows an abstract sculptural object on a rectangular base. The object has one large spike coming from the base, with a large tree-like spikes branching out from the top. There is a double horizon line in the background where the artist has signed and dated the work in black crayon (c.r.) "Lipton 57".

Primary Object Classification
Drawing

Primary Object Type
abstract

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
crayons (drawing material)
sculpture (visual works)