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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 Figure" Louise Nevelson, Modernist, Human Form, Abstracted Body
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
Louise Nevelson
Reclining Figure, circa 1943
Tattistone
8 inches high x 21 inches wide x 9 inches deep
With base 10 inches high x 21 3/4 inches wide x 9 1/2 inches deep
Provenance
T...
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
UNTITLED
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Portland, ME
Nevelson, Louise. UNTITLED. Baro 36. Tamarind Number 801. Lithograph, 1963. Edition of 20, plus 2 Printer's Proofs, 1 Trial Proof, and 3 Artist's Proofs. Inscribed "Tamarind Impressi...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Moon Garden
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Caviar20 is thrilled to be offering the work of Louise Nevelson. "Moon Garden" is a superb example of one of her impressive molded reliefs in black paper pulp.
Although Nevelson is...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper
Tropical Leaf
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
As always, Caviar20 is thrilled to present the esteemed work of Louise Nevelson - one of the most revered and unique artists of the 20th century.
Although Nevelson is best known f...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Untitled
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
Very good impressions of these 4 color screenprints on white wove paper. Each signed, dated and numbered 15/25, 18/36, 15/39 or 6/40 in pencil.
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Screen
"Abstract Figure with Face" Louise Nevelson, American Female, Anthropomorphic
By Louise Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
Louise Nevelson
Abstract Figure with Face, circa 1945
Incised "LN" on the reverse
Tattistone
6 inches high x 14 inches wide x 5 1/4 inches deep
Provenance
The artist
The artist's ni...
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone


