Stephen Thomas

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

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The image includes a rectangular section filled with intricate black lines and splatters centered on a plain, cream-colored background. The abstract section features branching lines resembling tangled roots or veins on a leaf. The surrounding space is simple and minimalistic, emphasizing the complexity of the central design.

Day Five from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1978

Etching, drypoint, softground etching, sugarlift aquatint, photo-etching, and impressions from inked found objects from a portfolio of seven etchings and drypoints on wove rives paper Accession ID 1996.93.26.5

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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

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This is a photograph of a mid-20th-century advertisement. The advertisement, which seems to have been published in The New York Times on June 6, 1937, features text discussing the economic impact of the rich. On the left side, the text argues that acquiring wealth and investing it can create jobs and support a large number of people. The name "TIFFANY & CO." is prominently displayed, alongside their address at "FIFTH AVENUE & 57TH STREET, NEW YORK." On the right side, another statement reads: "The 9,240,000 Unemployed in The United States of America Demand The Immediate Creation of More Millionaires." The overall style suggests a blend of satire and economic commentary typical of early 20th-century print media advertisements.

Tiffany Cares [artist's proof]

Hans Haacke, Crown Point Press, Stephen Thomas

published 1978

Photo-etching printed from two plates on wove paper [artist's proof] Accession ID 1991.207.2

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Tiffany Cares

Hans Haacke, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1978

Photo-etching on twinrocker handmade paper Accession ID 1997.8.66

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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

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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

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The image displays grid-like lines forming rectangular areas with abstract shapes and lines. Each rectangle contains unique intricate markings resembling abstract doodles or sketches of everyday objects. The layout resembles a calendar or timetable, adding an orderly element to the abstract figures.

Score without Parts (40 Drawings by Thoreau): Twelve Haiku

John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1978

Color hardground etching, softground etching, photo-etching, drypoint, sugarlift aquatint, and engraving on rives bfk paper Accession ID 1996.93.33

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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

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The image shows a small, rectangular canvas filled with intersecting lines in black, blue, and red. The composition resembles a tangle of wires or a bird's nest. Large blue strokes surround the central cluster, suggesting waves or flowing fabric and adding movement to the piece.

Day Six from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1978

Color etching, drypoint, softground etching, 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 1996.93.26.6

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The image features a collection of lines and shapes in an abstract form, with swirling curves and elongated strokes dominating the composition. Among these abstract elements, hints of familiar objects can be discerned. A structure resembling a simplified musical keyboard slants across the middle, while organic lines with a red hue mimic the outline of coral. Towards the upper left, a black, jagged line curves in a manner reminiscent of a drifting piece of thread. To the upper right, lines in blue follow an arc pattern similar to a sunburst or a set of radiating spokes. Splashes of color, including yellow, brown, and green ovals, are scattered across the image.

Seventeen Drawings by Thoreau

John Cage, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1978

Uniquely inked color photo-etching on japanese paper Accession ID 1996.93.34

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The image displays bold, sweeping lines forming intersecting arcs and angles against a light background in an abstract style. A thick line curves on the left, ascends sharply, then descends on the right. A horizontal line spans the lower part of the image, intersected by vertical and diagonal lines hinting at movement or tension.

#5 from Nine Drypoints and Etchings

Richard Diebenkorn, John Slivon, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1977

Drypoint from a portfolio of five drypoints and three etchings on rives bfk wove paper Accession ID 1996.77.4.4

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Stephen Thomas

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Day Five from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)

Day Five from Seven Day Diary (Not Knowing)