Robert Kushner

American, born 1949

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    Tondo

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1987

    Sugarlift and spitbite aquatint, aquatint, soapground, and drypoint on somerset paper  Accession ID  1997.8.123

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  • The image is an etched drawing of a person's upper body. The person is shown in a close-up profile with their head slightly bowed forward and their left hand near their face, holding a thin object. The person's facial features include a nose, eyes, and calm expression. Their hair is detailed with soft curls. They are wearing a jacket or shirt. The background consists of lines and spaces.

    Earring

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1987

    Drypoint in wax cast in bronze in black and printed on barcham green cover brown paper  Accession ID  1998.40.320

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    Summer

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1987

    Color sugarlift and spitbite aquatint and aquatint on somerset paper  Accession ID  1998.40.340

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  • The image shows the upper body and face of a person in partial profile. The person is depicted in a dynamic pose, with their head tilted downwards and one hand holding a pair of eyeglasses near their face. Their facial features are sharply defined with a prominent nose, curved lips, and a pensive expression. They have short, styled hair and wear a high-collared shirt or jacket with visible seams and folds. Rings adorn their fingers, and a bracelet is on the wrist of the hand holding the eyeglasses. The background is a simple, blank canvas that emphasizes the subject's detailed line work and distinctive pose.

    Vase

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1987

    Drypoint in wax cast in bronze in black and printed on barcham green cover brown paper  Accession ID  1998.40.341

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  • Daphne XII [series 2]

    Robert Kushner

    c. 1985

    Color woodcut with collage and hand additions in oil on echizen kozo paper  Accession ID  1998.41.4

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  • The image displays an assortment of lines and shapes in various styles, contributing to an abstract composition. Bold, colorful lines and patches are present, resembling familiar objects such as facial features. There are forms resembling an eye, eyebrow, nose, and lips amidst a variety of patterns and colors, reminiscent of textures and geometric designs. The overall composition is a vibrant interplay of colors and forms blending structured imagery with abstract freedom.

    Daphne II [State II]

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1985

    Color woodcut on echizen kozo paper  Accession ID  1998.40.319

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  • The image features a collage of intersecting shapes and lines, including curving lines, bold streaks, circles, and hexagonal patterns, all in vibrant colors such as blue, yellow, brown, and red. Elements resembling eyes and floral motifs are woven into the design, with suggestions of facial features like eyebrows, eyes, and flowing hair-like lines. The varying textures and scattered placement of shapes and colors evoke the sense of layered fabric or wallpaper patterns.

    Daphne I [State I]

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1985

    Color woodcut on echizen kozo paper  Accession ID  1998.40.318

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  • The image shows bold, curving lines and shapes forming an abstract figure. The composition includes a black-outlined figure with an exaggerated head of curls and limbs in fluid motion. The figure appears to be playing a musical instrument, reminiscent of a lute. The black and gray patterns contrast with a gold background. The design suggests a lush, decorative environment that evokes leaves or floral elements framing the scene. These abstract shapes and patterns reference a musician in a garden, blending illustrative and ornamental qualities.

    Nubiana [left panel]

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1982

    Sugarlift aquatint, aquatint, spitbite, and softground etching in black with stenciled gold acrylic on kasuiri paper  Accession ID  1998.40.327

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  • The image features a stylized artistic depiction of a person shown from the head to mid-thigh in a dynamic stance with a sideways view. The figure has exaggerated facial features, curly hair, and is wearing a garment with elements of ancient or traditional attire. The background has an abstract design with bold brushstrokes and geometric patterns in shades of gold and gray, complementing the figure's clothing. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic palette with hints of gold tones.

    Nubiana [right panel]

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1982

    Sugarlift aquatint, aquatint, with spitbite, and softground etching in black with stenciled gold acrylic on kasuiri paper  Accession ID  1998.40.328

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    Les Oiseaux Parisiens [lower panel]

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1982

    Color aquatint, spitbite aquatint, sugarlift aquatint, and drypoint on two sheets of somerset satin paper  Accession ID  1998.40.324

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  • The image consists of several large floral illustrations surrounding three rectangular beige spaces. The dominant colors in the design are shades of red, pink, green, and beige. In the image, pink flowers with green leaves are positioned at the top left and lower right corners, red flowers scattered along the top and right side, and two red, bottlebrush-like blooms with green stems located towards the left side and bottom center.

    Flowered Mat for the Joy of Ornament

    Robert Kushner, Peter Pettengill, Crown Point Press

    1982

    Aquatint, drypoint, and softground etching on somerset satin mounted on mat board  Accession ID  1997.8.124.22

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    Les Oiseaux Parisiens [upper panel]

    Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

    1982

    Color aquatint, spitbite aquatint, sugarlift aquatint, and drypoint on two sheets of somerset satin paper  Accession ID  1998.40.323

    Not on view