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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2007.100.45
People
Barnett Newman, American (New York NY 1905 - 1970 New York NY)
Title
Eight cardboard models for "Broken Obelisk"
Classification
Models
Date
c.1963
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/349209

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Cardboard, cream colored heavy poster board, clear tape, adhesive, black ink and graphite

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation
Copyright
© The Barnett Newman Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Accession Year
2007
Object Number
2007.100.45
Contact
am_straus@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Eight cardboard models for "Broken Obelisk." Seven of the models (.1-.2, .4-.8) are for the pyramid base of "Broken Obelisk." One of the models (.3) is for the upper obelisk section of "Broken Obelisk."

Subjects and Contexts

  • Barnett Newman Studio Materials Collection

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