Ron Adams

American, born 1934

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The image features two people in a bedroom setting. One person is seated on the bed, while the other is lying down. Both individuals have muscular and exaggerated body shapes with detailed facial features. The seated person is facing slightly towards the viewer, with hands resting on their knees and legs crossed. The other person is propped up on an elbow, looking at the seated person. The room includes a bed with a metal headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window showing a cityscape. Objects on the floor include a barbell and folded clothing items.
Ron Adams, Disgusted, 2005, pen and ink with graphite on blue wove paper, Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, 2023.145.10

Disgusted

Ron Adams · 2005 · pen and ink with graphite on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.145.10

The image shows a profile view of a person's upper body. The person is facing to the right, showing their facial features. They have high cheekbones, a strong nose, smoothly textured skin, and a serious expression. They wear a dark headscarf tied securely at the back of the head, with a few strands of hair escaping. The person appears shirtless, displaying skin and musculature. There are no visible accessories. The background is muted yellow, contrasting with the person's skin and headscarf. The image is framed by a white border.
Ron Adams, Patience, 1997, color engraving, aquatint, etching on wove paper, Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, 2023.145.22

Patience

Ron Adams · 1997 · color engraving, aquatint, etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.145.22

The image contains sweeping, broad arcs, softer shapes, and intersecting diagonal lines. There are two bottle-like forms on the left, a large semicircular arc in the middle, and an angled ruler-like object. A small rectangular piece of paper with faint text reading "GOOD TIME QUALITY" is visible beneath.
Jasper Johns, James Webb, Ron Olds, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L., Good Time Charley [working proof], 1972, color lithograph with ink on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [working proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.46

Good Time Charley [working proof]

Jasper Johns, James Webb, Ron Olds, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color lithograph with ink on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [working proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.46

Concentric triangles of increasing size form a ripple effect pattern. The design resembles a pyramid or a metronome. The central triangle contains negative space. The artwork uses geometric lines on a plain background.
Frank Stella, James Webb, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L., Leo Castelli, 1972, lithograph in purple on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.227

Leo Castelli

Frank Stella, James Webb, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · lithograph in purple on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.47.227

The image displays a dark rectangular shape on the left side, with a lighter rectangle at the upper right. Below, the letters "VIOLA" are partially visible. On the right side, there are two objects—a spoon and a fork—connected by a horizontal line labeled "RUBBER BAND."
Jasper Johns, Daniel Freeman, Ron Adams, Richard Ewen, Chuck DeLong, Gemini G.E.L., Viola [trial proof 3], 1972, color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2008.27.44

Viola [trial proof 3]

Jasper Johns, Daniel Freeman, Ron Adams, Richard Ewen, Chuck DeLong, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2008.27.44

The image displays a composition of sweeping, curved lines and angular forms in an abstract arrangement. A semi-circular shape dominates the right side, paired with a straight element. Vertical elongated shapes are visible on the left. Abstract textures and irregular lines fill the background.
Jasper Johns, James Webb, Ron Olds, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L., Good Time Charley, 1972, color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1990.27.24

Good Time Charley

Jasper Johns, James Webb, Ron Olds, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper ·  Accession ID  1990.27.24

The image shows a rectangular shape with a swirling pattern of dark and light shades. A circular form at the bottom left contains a detailed face. The composition blends textured areas with defined shapes, evoking images related to currency or identification within a nebulous backdrop.
Jasper Johns, Ron Adams, Serge Lozingot, Gemini G.E.L., Souvenir I [trial proof], 1972, lithograph in gray on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2008.27.39

Souvenir I [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Ron Adams, Serge Lozingot, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · lithograph in gray on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2008.27.39

The image shows concentric octagonal shapes filled with parallel lines, creating a layered effect.
Frank Stella, Daniel Freeman, Ron Olds, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L., D., 1972, lithograph in purple on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.222

D.

Frank Stella, Daniel Freeman, Ron Olds, Ron Adams, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · lithograph in purple on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.47.222

The image displays geometric shapes and abstract lines. There is a semi-circular fan-like arrangement in the top left, an abstract freeform shape in the center, and a wire hanger shape flowing towards the bottom right. The color palette includes layered rectangles, creating a patchwork effect.
Jasper Johns, Ron Olds, James Webb, Ron Adams, Richard Ewen, Chuck DeLong, Gemini G.E.L., Evian [trial proof], 1972, color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2008.27.18

Evian [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Ron Olds, James Webb, Ron Adams, Richard Ewen, Chuck DeLong, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2008.27.18

The image depicts a mix of straight and irregular fluid lines with an abstract composition. It contains a weathered, textured surface with dark gray and light gray tones, resembling a cloudy sky or faded stone. To the bottom left is a circular shape resembling an old seal or stamp, with an abstract face within it and text around the rim. On the right are signature-like scribbles and handwritten-looking text, resembling notes or labels found in a scrapbook.
Jasper Johns, Ron Adams, Serge Lozingot, Gemini G.E.L., Souvenir I, 1972, color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Speiller, 1974.111.1

Souvenir I

Jasper Johns, Ron Adams, Serge Lozingot, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color lithograph on Angoumois à la Main handmade paper ·  Accession ID  1974.111.1