Esphyr Slobodkina

Honoring the Life and Art of Esphyr Slobodkina

Esphyr Slobodkina was a pioneer of American abstract art. Her participation in the avant-garde activities and exhibitions of the 1930s & 40s helped achieve recognition for abstract art in the United States.

Untitled (Oval Abstraction)

Untitled (Oval Abstraction)

Untitled (Oval Abstraction)


Type: Working Drawing / Pencil on tissue paper

Sketch for “Composition in an Oval” (ca. 1953, Oil on gessoed Masonite, 32 1/2 x 61 1/2 in, Grey Art Gallery, New York University, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Walsey, 1962)

Accompanied by a photocopy with Artist’s notation: “Oval Abstraction” [note: “Oval Abstraction” and “Composition in an Oval” are the same piece, now at Grey Art Gallery]

In Exhibit:

Dimensions: H: 6  W: 9.75   

Catalog #: SF_0371