Mechanics of Flying

Artist Arshile Gorky (American, 1904 - 1948)

Date1936-1937

DimensionsBox: H 115 x L 144 x D 10 in. (H 292.1 x L 365.8 x D 25.4 cm)
Overall: H 111 x W 136 1/2 in. (H 281.9 x W 346.7 cm)

Credit LineOn extended loan from the collection of The Port Authority of NY & NJ

Object numberL1.1983.2

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Object NamePainting

Title Details

Primary Title Mechanics of Flying

Published Title Mechanics of Flying

ProvenanceThe Port Authority of New York and New JerseyExhibition History"Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s - 50s" Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (February 17 - May 23, 2010); Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (June 26 - September 5, 2010).
"Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective", Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (October 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010).

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