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Visiting with John Muir

Italo Scanga, Nancy Anello, Crown Point Press

1981

Color etching and spitbite aquatint on arches cover buff paper Accession ID 1998.40.409

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The image is composed of various lines and textures. The horizon, at the top, shows dark, heavily-textured strokes resembling a tree line. In the forefront, two circular shapes are outlined, possibly lily pads. Linear marks create a web-like pattern. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black, gray, and white.

Landscape #2

Francesco Clemente, Crown Point Press, Peter Pettengill, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Drypoint in black on somerset paper Accession ID 2001.142.27

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Sacrificial Lamb

Italo Scanga, Nancy Anello, Crown Point Press

1981

Color etching and spitbite aquatint on arches cover buff paper Accession ID 1998.40.407

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Not St. Girolamo

Francesco Clemente, Hidekatsu Takada, Crown Point Press

1981

Etching, aquatint, drypoint, softground on chine collé on handmade don farnsworth and arches 88 roll paper Accession ID 1997.8.43

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The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

1980

Portfolio of 17 etchings and aquatints (six with drypoint) and three drypoints (two with aquatint) on wove arches paper Accession ID 1997.8.124.1-20

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The image displays intricate lines and swirling shapes forming an abstract pattern. Several faces with stylized features akin to vintage caricatures are interspersed within the piece. The faces are interconnected with spiraling lines and patterns resembling floral arrangements or sea shells. The composition suggests a blend of human-like figures and nature-inspired motifs against a textured background of crisscross patterns.

Hazel from The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1980

Etching and aquatint from a portfolio of 17 etchings and aquatints and three drypoints on wove arches paper Accession ID 1997.8.124.17

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The image shows bold, swirling lines and geometric shapes forming an abstract representation of two faces. The eyebrows and eyes resemble a theatrical mask, while the surrounding patterns suggest a decorative headdress or intricate hairstyle. The image conveys a sense of movement, resembling a dance or a breeze, creating a stylized portrait evoking a masquerade ball.

Eve from The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1980

Etching, aquatint, and drypoint from a portfolio of 17 etchings and aquatints and three drypoints on wove arches paper Accession ID 1997.8.124.14

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The image displays a series of bold, curving lines and shapes that create an abstract pattern. These shapes resemble fish with elongated bodies and tail-like extensions, interwoven with repetitive wavy lines. The abstract representation of the fish suggests dynamic movement, while the symmetrical arrangement conveys organized chaos. The interplay of dark and light areas adds depth and texture, highlighting the contrast within the forms.

Jumping Fish from The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1980

Aquatint from a portfolio of 17 etchings and aquatints and three drypoints on wove arches paper Accession ID 1997.8.124.13

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The image shows a collection of elongated oval shapes intersected with curved lines, layered with pointed leaf-like forms that create an intricate pattern. The abstract arrangement resembles clusters of stylized flowers or decorative bulbs. Black and white contrasts with gradual grays add depth to the composition.

Vines from The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1980

Etching, aquatint, and drypoint from a portfolio of 17 etchings and aquatints and three drypoints on wove arches paper Accession ID 1997.8.124.1

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The image displays an abstract composition with geometric shapes and lines. It features a large dark rectangular form intersected by horizontal and diagonal lines, creating a sense of depth. A triangular shape is found in the bottom right. The interplay of these shapes and lines suggests diagrammatic sketches or blueprints, reminiscent of architectural or nautical structures.

Isosceles Triangle and Right Triangle

Richard Diebenkorn, Lilah Toland, Crown Point Press

1980

Aquatint, hardground etching, drypoint, and roulette in black on rives heavyweight white paper Accession ID 1996.77.45

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The image displays bold lines and repeating patterns, with a central figure outlined against a background of checkerboard and geometric shapes. The abstract artwork features a bird-like form with defined body and head, alongside tail feathers flowing into intertwined lines. Surrounding shapes include heart-shaped leaves and angular forms, creating a stylized natural setting around the central figure. The layered background includes crosshatched squares and diamond patterns.

Bird of Paradise from The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner, Stephen Thomas, Crown Point Press

1980

Etching, aquatint, and drypoint from a portfolio of 17 etchings and aquatints and three drypoints on wove arches paper Accession ID 1997.8.124.12

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The image displays bold, angular shapes and swirling lines that form an abstract composition resembling two faces. Each face is colored differently, one in yellow and purple tones and the other in blue and red hues. The shapes suggest features like eyes, noses, and lips, along with circular motifs and star patterns. The artwork uses vibrant colors and geometric patterns similar to stained glass or mosaic art.

Paulette and Karla [center panel]

Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

1980

Color sugarlift aquatint, drypoint, and spitbite aquatint on three panels on rives bfk paper Accession ID 1998.40.330

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Crown Point Press

Visiting with John Muir

Visiting with John Muir

Landscape #2

Landscape #2

Sacrificial Lamb

Sacrificial Lamb

Not St. Girolamo

Not St. Girolamo

The Joy of Ornament

The Joy of Ornament

Hazel from The Joy of Ornament

Hazel from The Joy of Ornament

Eve from The Joy of Ornament

Eve from The Joy of Ornament

Jumping Fish from The Joy of Ornament

Jumping Fish from The Joy of Ornament

Vines from The Joy of Ornament

Vines from The Joy of Ornament

Isosceles Triangle and Right Triangle

Isosceles Triangle and Right Triangle

Bird of Paradise from The Joy of Ornament

Bird of Paradise from The Joy of Ornament

Paulette and Karla [center panel]

Paulette and Karla [center panel]

West Building

East Building

Sculpture Garden

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