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What elements of art did Louise Nevelson use?
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Louise Nevelson is best known for her work creating wooden structures and sculptures. However, she also explored using plexiglass, aluminum and steel in her art. Her work is considered fundamental to the history of Feminist art and has challenged the stereotype of the male sculptor, solidifying her place in art history. Shop a selection of Louise Nevelson pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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“Reclining Nude, c. 1930” American Modernist Female Drawing Lady African Mask
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Yardley, PA
“Reclining Nude, c. 1930” by Louise Nevelson (1899-1988)
This wonderful original ink drawing highlights Nevelson’s interest in the early 20th century avant-garde. Inspired by Picass...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Graphite
Louise Nevelson - early horse drawing, signed and inscribed to Robert Indiana
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
Louise Nevelson - early horse ink on paper drawing, signed and inscribed to Robert Indiana in 1970, then signed and inscribed on the verso by Robert Indiana to his caretaker, 1928
Si...
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1920s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
“Standing Nude, c. 1930” American Modernist Early Female Nude Drawing Signed
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Yardley, PA
“Standing Nude, c. 1930” by Louise Nevelson (1899-1988)
This wonderful early pencil drawing by Nevelson represents a nude figure, rendered with simple and confident lines that empha...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Graphite
"Female Nude" Louise Nevelson, Modernist, Elegant Flowing Forms, Sweeping Line
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
Louise Nevelson
Female Nude, circa 1935
Pencil on paper
9 15/16 x 13 7/16 inches
Provenance
The artist
Estate of the artist
Bobbie Greenfield Gallery, Santa Monica, California
Priva...
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Solitude
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Caviar20 is excited to be offering this evocative print by the inimitable Louise Nevelson ( 1899-1988) - one of the most revered and unique sculptors of the 20th century.
Nevelson i...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Found Objects, Cardboard, Screen
Dusk in August
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Louise Nevelson (1899-1988)
Dusk in August (1967)
Lithograph with embossing
Size: 17 x 22.25 in (43 x 56.4 cm)
Frame size: 21.75 x 26.75 in (55.25 x 67.95 cm)
Edition of 100, this i...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph


