Artist
Leon Polk Smith (American, 1906–1996)American, 1906–1996
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Open Composition
Date1946
PlaceUnited States
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions52 × 28 in. (132.1 × 71.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by bequest of Edward B. Mayo
Object number2006.146
Non exposé
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"Leon Polk Smith: Paintings 1945-1950," Washburn Gallery, New York, September 22–October 30, 1982.
"Leon Polk Smith: Cattlebrands and Columns," Washburn Gallery, New York, March 30–April 29, 2000.
"Leon Polk Smith," Arithmeum, Bonn, September 4, 2001–January 13, 2002.
"Constructing Abstraction: Selections from the Permanent Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, May 20–September 23, 2007.
"Modern Art from the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City, December 12, 2007–April 6, 2008.
"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, July 7, 2012–January 2, 2013.
"The Marzio Years: Transforming the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1982–2010," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 25, 2020–January 10, 2021.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Etched into the surface of the image, lower right: "Leon P Smith 46"
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