Kathan Brown

Brown, Kathan

American, born 1935

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  • The image contains two rectangular sections on a white background. The left section has a pattern of small figures, while the right section has a matching arrangement of circular holes. This creates a visual rhythm resembling steps or a staircase. The left section contains numbers in a deliberate sequence, while the right section features a tactile pattern of holes on a dark surface, mirroring the numeric layout. The combination of numbers and physical cutouts could evoke coded punch cards or abstract instructions.

    Five and Fifth from Q.E.D.

    Mel Bochner, Parasol Press, Crown Point Press, Kathan Brown

    1974

    One from a portfolio of four etchings with aquatint on wove paper, printed chine collé  Accession ID  2022.35.1.1

    Not on view
  • The image includes a large expanse of off-white space with a single line of small text in the lower central portion. The wide empty space can be compared to a blank canvas or a quiet room with a solitary detail. The text is the only structured element, similar to a horizon line in a clear sky.

    Q.E.D.

    Mel Bochner, Parasol Press, Crown Point Press, Kathan Brown

    1974

    Portfolio of four etchings with aquatint on wove paper, printed chine collé  Accession ID  2022.35.1.1-4

    Not on view
  • The image shows small black numbers arranged on a light background, along with circular cutouts forming a grid on a dark background. The numbers form a loose outline resembling the upper half of an hourglass. The holes create a structured form, echoing the shape suggested by the numbers. This composition plays with the contrast between numeric order and physical voids.

    Meditation on Theorem of Pythagoras from Q.E.D.

    Mel Bochner, Parasol Press, Crown Point Press, Kathan Brown

    1974

    One from a portfolio of four etchings with aquatint on wove paper, printed chine collé  Accession ID  2022.35.1.2

    Not on view
  • The image displays a large, rectangular composition divided into two sections. The upper part is a solid, dark abstract shape, contrasting with the lower section. Below, a pattern of crisscrossing lines forms a textured surface resembling dense scribbles or wire mesh. The overall effect can be likened to a night sky above and a tumultuous sea or tight-knit fabric below.

    Ten Days (c)

    Brice Marden, Kathan Brown, Patricia Branstead, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Etching and aquatint in black and silver on arches paper  Accession ID  2003.92.3

    Not on view
  • The image is divided vertically into two equal halves. The left side is light and textured, while the right side is a solid, dark rectangle. The composition resembles an abstract representation of an open door or window, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark. The image is simple with bold lines and contrasting tones.

    Ten Days (f)

    Brice Marden, Kathan Brown, Patricia Branstead, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Etching and aquatint in black on arches paper  Accession ID  2003.92.6

    Not on view
  • This print shows an array of large, round lollipops with various designs on them, such as hearts, spiral patterns, and swirls. The designs are colored in shades of red, green, yellow, brown, and blue. The lollipops are arranged in two horizontal rows, each positioned with a stick pointing downward, some of them slightly diagonal. The lollipops cast dark blue shadows on the off-white background.

    Big Suckers

    Wayne Thiebaud, Kathan Brown, Parasol Press

    1971

    Color aquatint on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3158

    Not on view
  • The image shows an intricate network of intersecting lines forming a dense grid pattern. The abstract composition features criss-crossing diagonal lines within small squares. The grid structure and the overlapping lines create a textured surface.

    Ten Days (d)

    Brice Marden, Kathan Brown, Patricia Branstead, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Etching in black on arches paper  Accession ID  2003.92.4

    Not on view
  • The image shows a grid with straight vertical and horizontal lines, forming evenly spaced rectangular columns and a single horizontal division across the middle. The layout appears abstract and may resemble a blank calendar or an unmarked spreadsheet, suggesting themes of organization and planning. The geometric shapes create a formal, structured design similar to graph paper or a minimalist architectural floor plan.

    Ten Days (h)

    Brice Marden, Kathan Brown, Patricia Branstead, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Etching in black on arches paper  Accession ID  2003.92.8

    Not on view
  • The image shows two large rectangular shapes split by a thin, straight line in the center. The background is a muted beige with faint specks.

    Ten Days (g)

    Brice Marden, Patricia Branstead, Kathan Brown, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Etching and aquatint in black on arches paper  Accession ID  2003.92.7

    Not on view
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    Ten Days

    Brice Marden, Kathan Brown, Patricia Branstead, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Unbound portfolio of eight etchings  Accession ID  2003.92.1-8

    Not on view
  • The image displays a large rectangle divided into two sections - a dark blue rectangle on top and a light beige rectangle below. The composition resembles a clear sky meeting a sandy beach, creating a contrast between the two colors. A sharp horizontal line separates the two halves, emphasizing the division. The image contains only these color blocks.

    Ten Days (b)

    Brice Marden, Patricia Branstead, Kathan Brown, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Etching and aquatint in black and blue on arches paper  Accession ID  2003.92.2

    Not on view
  • The image displays a large rectangular composition divided into two vertical sections. One side is a light, off-white color and the other side is a rich, dark black. The contrast between the two sections emphasizes the simplicity and boldness typical of abstract art.

    Ten Days (a)

    Brice Marden, Kathan Brown, Patricia Branstead, Parasol Press

    1971 (published 1972)

    Etching and aquatint in black on arches paper  Accession ID  2003.92.1

    Not on view