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D0164
[Nighttime, Enigma, and Nostalgia]
c. 1932
Ink and ink wash on laid paper
19 x 24 3/4 in. (48.3 x 62.9 cm)
Not inscribed
Provenance
Private collection (1975)
Notes
Watermark / Stamp: [Unidentified]
Unidentified watermark, lower left
Verso, upper left [not in artist's hand]: 53; Maro 523 [upside down]; lower left: 108; No. 239
The verso inscription information and marking are known from the records of Melvin P. Lader.
Commentary
In 1929, Gorky began a series of abstract works which is now referred to as "Nighttime, Enigma, and Nostalgia." While he continued working on this until 1936, it was between 1931 and 1934 when he was most dedicated to developing the composition. Ultimately, he produced nearly one hundred drawings and three related paintings.
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