
The Rainbow
1984
"The Rainbow" by Louise Nevelson is a mixed media collage that exemplifies the artist's signature assemblage aesthetic, combining discarded wooden elements, metal fragments, paper, and found paintbrushes arranged on cardboard. The work reflects Nevelson's innovative approach to sculpture and her commitment to elevating everyday cast off materials into fine art objects. Through this composition, Nevelson transforms humble, utilitarian items into a poetic celebration of color and form, characteristic of her broader artistic practice that challenged conventional distinctions between fine art and found object sculpture.
- Medium
- wood, metal, paper and found paintbrush collage laid on cardboard
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, New York
February 26, 2025
Lot 28
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