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What elements of art did Louise Nevelson use?
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...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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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...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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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...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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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...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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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.
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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Color, Screen

Animal Kingdom (Magnificent Jungle Cats)
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Animal Kingdom (Magnificent Jungle Cats) Etching, 1953-1955 Signed and titled in pencil by the artist (see photos) Annotated: "First Proof" (see photo) Estate stamp verso (see photo)...
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1950s American Modern Prints and Multiples

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Etching

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