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Construction Through a Plane
Naum Gabo, c. 1937
The works of Naum Gabo © Nina Williams. No reproduction without permission
A construction of curved strips and geometrically-cut planes of perspex held together in a finely balanced state of tension. The work centres on the space within the still black element, around which transparent elements hurtle out in all directions.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Construction Through a Plane, c. 1937
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Perspex with wood base
Dimensions
48 x 48 x 22 cm
Grant
30000
Total cost
90000
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