Charles Ritt

Ritt, Charly
Ritt, Chuck

American, active late 20th century

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Robert Rauschenberg, Timothy Huchthausen, James Webb, Charles Ritt, Stuart Henderson, Gemini G.E.L., Earth Day, 1970, color lithograph with chine collé on Special Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.233

Earth Day

Robert Rauschenberg, Timothy Huchthausen, James Webb, Charles Ritt, Stuart Henderson, Gemini G.E.L. · 1970 · color lithograph with chine collé on Special Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.233

The image features large abstract letters spelling out "LIFE" and "WORK" in a composition of bold and chaotic lines. Surrounding the letters are swirling and scribbled patterns, creating an abstract texture.
Bruce Nauman, Charles Ritt, Richard Garst, Christine Fox, Gemini G.E.L., Life Mask, 1981, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.98

Life Mask

Bruce Nauman, Charles Ritt, Richard Garst, Christine Fox, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.98

The image shows bold, black letters arranged in a square formation. The top row reads "FACE" and the bottom row reads "LOVE." The composition includes dynamic lines and brushstrokes around the letters. The letters are large and heavily textured. The background features a mixture of dark and light areas resembling swirling smoke or cloud-like formations. The style is reminiscent of graffiti art.
Bruce Nauman, Christine Fox, Charles Ritt, Gemini G.E.L., Double Face, 1981, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.99

Double Face

Bruce Nauman, Christine Fox, Charles Ritt, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.99

This is an image featuring a collage of everyday objects and outdoor settings. The collage includes different elements: a black and white photo of a bike near a wooden structure, a brownish rectangular piece, a red-tinted image of a rock and gravel, and a photo of hanging clothes with a touch of red. Additionally, there are two metal tubs on grass on the right side. The collage combines various textures and tones, from earthy red to monochrome, creating a multi-layered visual narrative.
Robert Rauschenberg, Serge Lozingot, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Timothy Isham, Gemini G.E.L., Rose Bay, 1979, color lithograph on Twinrocker wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.90

Rose Bay

Robert Rauschenberg, Serge Lozingot, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Timothy Isham, Gemini G.E.L. · 1979 · color lithograph on Twinrocker wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.90

The image shows various lines in different shapes and patterns. In the upper right, there is a large circular shape with a spiral pattern. Throughout the composition, there are bold letters spelling "RED," "YELLOW," and "BLUE." There is a handprint on the left side of the image. An arrow pointing downward is also present within a rectangular frame.
Jasper Johns, Charles Ritt, Chris Sukimoto, Gemini G.E.L., Land's End, 1977 - 1979, lithograph on Kurotani laid paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.50

Land's End

Jasper Johns, Charles Ritt, Chris Sukimoto, Gemini G.E.L. · 1977 - 1979 · lithograph on Kurotani laid paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.50

The image displays bold, curvilinear black lines swirling and intertwining on a plain background, creating an abstract composition. The overall structure resembles the shape of a seashell or a spiral staircase, with layered, circular forms narrowing towards the top. The lines have an energetic flow, reminiscent of a coiled form or a tightly wound spring, suggesting movement. This abstract artwork encourages the viewer to interpret its fluid shapes and repetitive patterns through familiar objects found in nature or architecture.
Claes Oldenburg, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Gemini G.E.L., Arched Soft Screw as Building, 1976, lithograph on Roll Arches wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.130

Arched Soft Screw as Building

Claes Oldenburg, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Gemini G.E.L. · 1976 · lithograph on Roll Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.130

Ed Ruscha, Charles Ritt, James Webb, Gemini G.E.L., Exploding Cheese, 1976, color lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.250

Exploding Cheese

Ed Ruscha, Charles Ritt, James Webb, Gemini G.E.L. · 1976 · color lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.250

The image displays a bold, rectangular black shape on the left and a curved, flowing white edge on the right, set against a white background. The composition balances positive and negative space in an abstract manner, allowing for interaction between the black and white areas.
Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Bigelow, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Barbara Thomason, Gemini G.E.L., Germigny, 1976, lithograph in black and intaglio in gray with debossing on Rives Roll wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1991.74.113

Germigny

Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Bigelow, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Barbara Thomason, Gemini G.E.L. · 1976 · lithograph in black and intaglio in gray with debossing on Rives Roll wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.74.113

This is a photograph of a mixed-media artwork with a textured brown surface and a fabric element. The image features a large, roughly rectangular, textured brown surface with a fibrous or natural material quality. In the center of this brown form, there is a square cut-out revealing layered fabric in white, blue, and yellow. To the right side, a section of colorful fabric extends outward with yellow, white, and blue stripes, supported by a wooden dowel or rod at the top.
Robert Rauschenberg, Charles Ritt, Sidney B. Felsen, Robert Petersen, Sarabhai Family, Gemini G.E.L., Capitol, 1975, rag-mud with glass, copper-reinforced teakwood, bamboo, string, and silk, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.83

Capitol

Robert Rauschenberg, Charles Ritt, Sidney B. Felsen, Robert Petersen, Sarabhai Family, Gemini G.E.L. · 1975 · rag-mud with glass, copper-reinforced teakwood, bamboo, string, and silk ·  Accession ID  1981.5.83

The sculpture consists of a rectangular, flat object as the main focal point. The object has a rough texture and earth-toned color, appearing to be made from a natural material. It is suspended on the wall by a string at the top, connecting it to two upper hooks. Below, there is a horizontal rod, possibly made from bamboo or a similar material. This rod is connected to the main piece by three pairs of thin strings forming triangular shapes. The sculpture presents a blend of geometric simplicity and natural materials, suggesting a balance and tension between the elements involved.
Robert Rauschenberg, Charles Ritt, Christopher Rauschenberg, Sidney B. Felsen, Robert Petersen, Sarabhai Family, Gemini G.E.L., Ally, 1975, rag-mud, rope, dyed string, and bamboo, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.240

Ally

Robert Rauschenberg, Charles Ritt, Christopher Rauschenberg, Sidney B. Felsen, Robert Petersen, Sarabhai Family, Gemini G.E.L. · 1975 · rag-mud, rope, dyed string, and bamboo ·  Accession ID  1981.5.240