Robert Kushner

American, born 1949

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The image shows a large abstract line drawing of a flower with bold black outlines on a plain white background. The flower is centrally positioned, with petals extending outward to the edges, some curling and overlapping. The dominant colors are black and white, creating a minimalist style with thick and thin lines forming an organic structure across the canvas.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, Camellia White [working proof 1], 1994, color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black sugar lift line drawing of flower) [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.390

Camellia White [working proof 1]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black sugar lift line drawing of flower) [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.390
The image shows a large, abstract floral shape with smooth, curving petals outlined in bold black against a textured background. The color palette includes soft cream and gray tones for the flower, contrasted with muted pink, rich brown, and deep indigo blue. The flower is centered with petals extending outwards, partially overlapping the pink and brown areas on the top and right.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, Camellia White [working proof 6], 1994, color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 6 – close to edition with blue paint in L.L. corner over green) [working proof 6], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.395

Camellia White [working proof 6]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 6 – close to edition with blue paint in L.L. corner over green) [working proof 6] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.395
The image displays flowing lines and curvilinear shapes with stark black outlines in an abstract composition. The lines and forms resemble the petals and structure of a large blooming flower. Soft hues of pink, cream, and light gray contrast against a dark red textured background on one side, with a solid teal section at the bottom left corner.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, Camellia White [working proof 5], 1994, color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 5 – color proof with grey soft ground added and pencil drawing) [working proof 5], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.394

Camellia White [working proof 5]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 5 – color proof with grey soft ground added and pencil drawing) [working proof 5] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.394
Large, delicately outlined flowers dominate the composition. The color palette consists of muted earth tones - cream, rust, beige, and deep teal. The flowers are centered, overlapping onto all four quadrants, with petals extending outward to touch or exceed the borders of each color block.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, Camellia White [working proof 3], 1994, color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 3 – black sugar lift with pink, brick-red and dark aquatints added) [working proof 3], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.392

Camellia White [working proof 3]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 3 – black sugar lift with pink, brick-red and dark aquatints added) [working proof 3] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.392
The image features abstract representations of flowers with large, bold outlines. The color palette includes reds, yellows, grays, and muted greens, against a white background. Positioned vertically, the flowers are delineated by red, yellow, and grayish-green sections.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, May [working proof 2], 1994, color sugar lift and spit bite aquatints with aquatint on two sheets of Somerset paper (WP 2 – color proof with spit bite added, in red, yellow, pink and grey) [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.405.a-b

May [working proof 2]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift and spit bite aquatints with aquatint on two sheets of Somerset paper (WP 2 – color proof with spit bite added, in red, yellow, pink and grey) [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.405.a-b
The image displays swirling and curving lines across the canvas, with a contrast of muted and vivid colors. The abstract composition showcases shapes resembling petals and leaves of flowers. The colors of maroon, yellow, grey, and bold black outlines depict a botanical theme and the curvy forms evoke natural curves found in floral arrangements.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, May [working proof 3], 1994, color sugar lift and spit bite aquatints with aquatint on two sheets of Somerset paper (WP 3 – color proof in red yellow, pink and grey with hand-drawn black marker) [working proof 3], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.406.a-b

May [working proof 3]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift and spit bite aquatints with aquatint on two sheets of Somerset paper (WP 3 – color proof in red yellow, pink and grey with hand-drawn black marker) [working proof 3] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.406.a-b
The image shows a large white flower with bold black outlines and gray shading in the center. The background consists of a soft peach color in the upper left, a rich, earthy red in the upper right, a deep teal in the lower left corner, and subtle hints of yellow in the flower's center. The flower is positioned towards the center, surrounded by different blocks of color.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, Camellia White [working proof 4], 1994, color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 4 – color proof with soap ground and spit bite added) [working proof 4], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.393

Camellia White [working proof 4]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 4 – color proof with soap ground and spit bite added) [working proof 4] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.393
The image shows swirling lines and curved shapes forming an abstract representation. Bold, black outlines create movement, resembling petals of a flower in bloom. Different sections are filled with green, burgundy, and pastel colors. The artwork suggests natural beauty and floral forms through organic lines.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, Camellia White [working proof 2], 1994, color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 2 – hand painting over black sugar lift) [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.391

Camellia White [working proof 2]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift, spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint and soft ground etching on Somerset paper (WP 2 – hand painting over black sugar lift) [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.391
The image features an abstract, monochrome drawing of two flowers, potentially irises, in bold black lines on a white background. One flower is prominent in the upper section with detailed inner structures, while the other is in the lower part with wavy petal edges. The flowers overlap in the center, with stems and leaves intertwining.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, May [working proof 1], 1994, color sugar lift and spit bite aquatints with aquatint on two sheets of Somerset paper (WP 1 – black sugar lift) [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.404.a-b

May [working proof 1]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color sugar lift and spit bite aquatints with aquatint on two sheets of Somerset paper (WP 1 – black sugar lift) [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.404.a-b
The image displays large, abstract white flowers with gray shadows and black outlines as the central subjects. The color palette includes white, black, gray, deep blue, and dark green. The flower petals are arranged in the center, with deep blue on the left background and dark green on the right background.
Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak, Camellia Pink [working proof 7], 1994, color lift ground, spit bite, and aquatint on wove Somerset paper [working proof 7], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.399

Camellia Pink [working proof 7]

Robert Kushner, Daria Sywulak · 1994 · color lift ground, spit bite, and aquatint on wove Somerset paper [working proof 7] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.399