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Maya

Cat. no. 51

Maya (cat. no. 51)
Date made
1938
Materials
Belguim black granite
Size
61cm

Description

Also known as 'Image'and 'Abstract Image' and 'Moon Image'

Maya means 'illusion' or 'magic', the powerful force which creates the cosmic illusion of the world being real

According to artists notes the stone is called 'Connemara Marble' "because of lime content soi disant."

Work completed June 10th 1938

Exhibitions

  • Guggenheim Jeune, Guggenheim Jeune Gallery, London, April 1939