Petersburg Press

This is a painting of abstract shapes and text. The artwork consists of two pages of text that appear to be pages from a book or pamphlet. The left page has a light brown abstract design of interlocking loops or ribbons, painted with a brush. Towards the bottom right corner of the right page is a small, black and white painted box featuring a design resembling a stylized skull or mask. The text on both pages includes paragraphs. The composition blends visual art with literary content.

Plate (folio 9, side B, verso and recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in brown, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.9a

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The image features flowing, wavy lines forming a dynamic pattern within a square frame. A central shape resembling a small, pointed mound or swirling vortex is surrounded by bold black shades against a lighter background.

Plate (folio 13, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in black and white, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.13b

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The image features a large, looping abstract shape in the center, rendered in a thick, brown line. Surrounding the central shape is a sheet split into two columns, filled with text. In the bottom right corner, there is a small black and white illustration of a simplistic, abstract human-like figure sitting or resting.

Plate (folio 11, side B, verso and recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in brown, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.11a

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This is a photograph featuring a page of text with overlaying art. The image shows a page of text with a rectangular section at the top covered by a translucent orange block. The orange block partially obscures the text beneath it, revealing some words through it. The page is set on a neutral background, and there are no other design elements present besides the text and the orange block. The text content appears to be narrative in nature.

Plate (folio 5, side B, verso) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in orange and white, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.5a

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The image shows swirling lines and shapes coming together to form an intricate pattern. There are floral designs on the left and horizontal streaks on the right. Abstract figures resembling small creatures are present, along with faces and eyes subtly integrated into the composition.

Plate (folio 35, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

One from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.35b

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The image shows a complex, abstract shape resembling a tangled knot composed of thick, intertwining lines. The drawing is against the backdrop of a book page with text flowing around the shape. The twisting lines have a textured quality, suggesting movement and interconnection.

Plate (folio 10, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in black and beige, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.10

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This is a drawing of nautical flag symbols and textual elements on a cream background. The left side features six colorful nautical signal flags in shapes and colors like blue, red, yellow, and black. The right side displays a block of text in black ink related to night, dreams, and the ocean. Adjacent to the text is a detailed abstract black ink drawing, possibly representing swirling waves or rocks.

Plate (folio 35, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Color lithograph from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.35a

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The image displays sweeping curved lines and shapes that intersect, creating layers. The lines weave and undulate, resembling bridges or arches stacked vertically. Some shapes evoke human figures. Dark swirling patterns inside the arches mimic stormy clouds. The composition may evoke an architectural design like a coliseum or amphitheater in an abstract way.

Plate (folio 26, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

One from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.26b

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The image displays a large, abstract pig-like silhouette in a textured turquoise hue, spanning across two pages of text. The shape resembles a plump, reclining pig, with contour lines suggesting features similar to the animal's snout, legs, and curly tail. The abstract form of the pig is overlaid on a page filled with text. The composition is framed with an orange border.

Plate (folio 44, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in green and orange, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.44

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The image shows an abstract composition with a central elongated shape resembling a leaf or folded fabric. Within the shape are drawings hinting at a landscape or natural texture. On the sides are two smaller circular shapes with details suggesting familiar objects. They are tied with rope-like lines. The background consists of text-filled pages.

Plate (folio 37, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

One from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.37

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The image shows bold, black lines forming the silhouette of a figure. The background contains dense text on a bright orange hue. The abstract form interacts with the text, creating a complex visual narrative.

Plate (folio 21, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in orange and black, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.21

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The image shows a page of text with abstract, elongated shapes resembling lines or tendrils extending outward from the left and bottom edges of the text to the right side of the page. These shapes vary in thickness and curvature, creating an irregular texture. On the right side of the page, the lines swirl around in a vortex-like pattern, wrapping around the text. The repetition of these elongated abstractions gives the impression of movement.

Plate (folio 46, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Lithograph, printed in black and orange, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on okawara paper Accession ID 1986.57.1.46

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Plate (folio 9, side B, verso and recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 9, side B, verso and recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 13, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 13, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 11, side B, verso and recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 11, side B, verso and recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 5, side B, verso) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 5, side B, verso) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 35, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 35, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 10, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 10, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 35, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 35, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 26, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 26, side B, recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 44, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 44, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 37, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 37, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 21, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 21, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 46, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Plate (folio 46, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

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