Stephen Thomas

American, active 1978

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  • The image shows a small and simple line drawing of a person standing in a posture that suggests they might be slightly turned to one side. The figure has a suggestion of longer hair and is dressed in a garment that could be interpreted as a dress or a coat. Facial features are not distinguishable and there are no visible accessories or objects in their hands. The background is a large, plain expanse of paper surrounding the small square of the drawing, which is positioned centrally on the upper part of the paper.

    A Young Woman in a Raincoat

    Dan Flavin, Crown Point Press, Kathan Brown, Lilah Toland, Stephen Thomas

    1978

    Drypoint on arches satine heavyweight paper  Accession ID  2001.142.35

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a minimal abstract figure. The drawing features a small and simple line drawing at the center of a largely empty, white page. It portrays a vague figure comprised of a few vertical and horizontal lines. Surrounding this central art, the vast negative space emphasizes the minimalist intent of the work. The drawing contains handwriting underneath the central figure.

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    Dan Flavin, Crown Point Press, Stephen Thomas, Lilah Toland

    1978

    One of 9 drypoints with colophon page on arches satine paper  Accession ID  2001.142.34.9

    Not on view
  • The image shows intersecting lines and geometric forms clustered together near the center, creating an abstract composition. These lines and shapes intersect in a way that suggests a familiar object, possibly evoking the form of a seated figure or a head viewed in profile. The minimalistic and abstract nature of the artwork leaves much to the imagination, providing a sense of an unfinished sketch or a blueprint of a structure. The whitespace surrounding these dark linear forms emphasizes the central shapes, drawing the viewer's attention to the intricacy despite the simplicity of the design.

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    Dan Flavin, Crown Point Press, Lilah Toland, Stephen Thomas

    1978

    One of 9 drypoints with colophon page on arches satine paper  Accession ID  2001.142.34.2

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a small, minimalistic sketch on a piece of paper. The sketch is located near the center, surrounded by empty space. There is light pencil text below the drawing. The edges of the paper are rough. The composition focuses on space and pencil strokes.

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    Dan Flavin, Crown Point Press, Stephen Thomas, Lilah Toland

    1978

    One of 9 drypoints with colophon page on arches satine paper  Accession ID  2001.142.34.5

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a bird perched on a vertical element. The artwork shows a minimalist depiction of a bird resting on a branch or pole. The bird is illustrated in fine lines in the center of the canvas, with a large amount of empty space surrounding it. This sparse detailing emphasizes the bird, creating a feeling of solitude and calm in the scene.

    6

    Dan Flavin, Crown Point Press, Stephen Thomas, Lilah Toland

    1978

    One of 9 drypoints with colophon page on arches satine paper  Accession ID  2001.142.34.6

    Not on view
  • A vertical rectangular shape is filled with chaotic, black lines on a beige background.

    Day Four from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

    John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

    1978

    Etching, drypoint, softground etching, sugarlift aquatint, and photo-etching from a portfolio of seven etchings and drypoints on wove rives paper  Accession ID  1996.93.26.4

    Not on view
  • The image shows two women depicted in a minimalistic black ink outline on a large white sheet. The women are shown standing side by side, with minimal details in their features, hair, and clothing. The background is entirely white, highlighting the central sketch of the women.

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    Dan Flavin, Crown Point Press, Lilah Toland, Stephen Thomas

    1978

    One of 9 drypoints with colophon page on arches satine paper  Accession ID  2001.142.34.4

    Not on view
  • The image shows a small sketch of a person holding an umbrella, with minimal facial details. They are wearing a short-sleeved top and striped bottoms, standing on a blank background. Below the sketch, there is penciled writing on the paper. The surrounding area is off-white with rough-edged paper, emphasizing the central drawing and text.

    1

    Dan Flavin, Crown Point Press, Stephen Thomas, Lilah Toland

    1978

    One of 9 drypoints with colophon page on arches satine paper  Accession ID  2001.142.34.1

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a printed page listing artistic techniques for a seven-day period. The image contains text headed "SEVEN DAY DIARY" in capital letters, followed by "Not Knowing" and "John Cage," with a date range from January 2 through January 8, 1978. Below, the page lists a schedule divided into seven days, each specifying different artistic techniques such as hard ground etching, drypoint, soft ground etching, sugar aquatint, photo etching, found objects, and color etching. The bottom of the page credits Stephen Thomas and Lilah Toland for printing, with a note about the edition and proofs, and mentions Crown Point Press, 1978, as the publisher. The text is neatly organized, with a formal presentation on a cream-colored background.

    Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

    John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

    1978

    Portfolio of seven etchings and drypoints (five with aquatint, four with photo etching, three with impressions from inked found objects, and two with color etching), including title and colophon pages on wove rives paper  Accession ID  1996.93.26.1-7

    Not on view
  • The image shows a small, abstract composition on a larger beige background. The composition consists of intersecting black and orange lines and shapes. The lines twist and turn in different directions, while the orange shapes resemble leaves or flames.

    Day Seven from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

    John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

    1978

    Color etching, drypoint, sugarlift aquatint, photo-etching, impressions from inked found objects, and color etching from a portfolio of seven etchings and drypoints on wove rives paper  Accession ID  1996.93.26.7

    Not on view
  • The image shows a narrow rectangular frame filled with a web of thin black lines crisscrossing in various directions. The abstract composition resembles a chaotic tangle, similar to twisted threads or a thicket of brambles. This central vertical strip is surrounded by a large expanse of blank, light-colored space, emphasizing the intricate line work.

    Day Three from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

    John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

    1978

    Etching, drypoint, softground etching, and sugarlift aquatint from a portfolio of seven etchings and drypoints on wove rives paper  Accession ID  1996.93.26.3

    Not on view
  • The image displays a small rectangular section in the upper right quadrant. This section contains a dense network of overlapping black lines. The lines intertwine to create an abstract pattern. The rest of the canvas is blank with a pale beige background, enhancing the intricate detail within the rectangular section.

    Day Two from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

    John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

    1978

    Etching, drypoint, and softground etching from a portfolio of seven etchings and drypoints on wove rives paper  Accession ID  1996.93.26.2

    Not on view