Renée Bott

Bott, René

American, active second half 20th century

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This is a painting featuring a vehicle with a flag on it and a hand pointing upward. The scene shows an automobile with visible headlights, front badge, and an American flag attached to its front. The background consists of green and yellow hues blending into each other, creating a vintage ambiance. There is a partial view of another person in uniform, their details blurred or obscured, contrasting with the clear design of the car. The painting is in the style of Gerhard Richter.
Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Flag from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film, 1994, color softground etching and spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.55

Flag from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott · 1994 · color softground etching and spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.55

The image displays scattered circular shapes of varying sizes on a dark background. The circles range in color from soft yellow to deep red. The composition may suggest splattered paint droplets or celestial bodies. The pattern evokes a sense of cosmic and otherworldly elements.
Pat Steir, Renée Bott, Starry Night: September [working proof 1], 1996, color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP1 – spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint in black, dark blue, red, yellow) [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.626

Starry Night: September [working proof 1]

Pat Steir, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP1 – spit bite and soap ground aquatints with aquatint in black, dark blue, red, yellow) [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.626

The image shows small scattered circular shapes and droplets on a dark background, giving an abstract appearance. The circles and splatters are different sizes and shades of green.
Pat Steir, Renée Bott, Starry Night: September [working proof 3], 1996, color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP3 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in green, dark blue and purple) [working proof 3], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.628

Starry Night: September [working proof 3]

Pat Steir, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP3 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in green, dark blue and purple) [working proof 3] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.628

The image shows small circular shapes in red and blue on a dark background, creating a sense of movement. The circles are placed randomly across the canvas. The contrast between the shapes and the background gives the image an intriguing quality. The composition encourages viewers to explore and imagine beyond the visible elements.
Pat Steir, Renée Bott, Starry Night: September [working proof 4], 1996, color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP4 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in cerulean blue, fuschia and purple) [working proof 4], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.629

Starry Night: September [working proof 4]

Pat Steir, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP4 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in cerulean blue, fuschia and purple) [working proof 4] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.629

The image shows splattered shapes and dripped lines on a dark background, creating an abstract appearance. The splotches and streaks resemble paint or ink blots on a canvas, with a larger concentration on the left side and scattered spots throughout. There are occasional elongated drips and dispersed white spots.
Pat Steir, Renée Bott, Starry Night: July [working proof 3], 1996, color soap ground aquatint with aquatint on Somerset paper (WP3 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in pink, black and yellow) [working proof 3], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.625

Starry Night: July [working proof 3]

Pat Steir, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soap ground aquatint with aquatint on Somerset paper (WP3 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in pink, black and yellow) [working proof 3] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.625

The image displays a chaotic arrangement of splattered dots and smudges of varying sizes, forming an abstract composition. Dark spots and contrasting white marks create a pattern that could be likened to a night sky filled with stars or ink splatters. Overall, the image evokes the surface of the moon or a web of constellations. There are elongated and irregular streaks that could resemble comets or meteors.
Pat Steir, Renée Bott, Starry Night: July [working proof 1], 1996, color soap ground aquatint with aquatint on Somerset paper (WP1 – spit bite and soap ground aquatints and aquatint in black) [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.623

Starry Night: July [working proof 1]

Pat Steir, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soap ground aquatint with aquatint on Somerset paper (WP1 – spit bite and soap ground aquatints and aquatint in black) [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.623

The image showcases an abstract composition with splattered and dripping lines and shapes covering the canvas. The upper left corner is red with vertical streaks, transitioning into yellow and black on the right side. The scattered spots and blobs resemble splatters on a surface.
Pat Steir, Renée Bott, Starry Night: July [working proof 2], 1996, color soap ground aquatint with aquatint on Somerset paper (WP2 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in black, yellow and red) [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.624

Starry Night: July [working proof 2]

Pat Steir, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soap ground aquatint with aquatint on Somerset paper (WP2 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in black, yellow and red) [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.624

The image displays a dark blue square background with various small, round, warm, peach-colored shapes of varying sizes scattered across it. The arrangement of shapes resembles stars in a night sky seen from a distance.
Pat Steir, Renée Bott, Starry Night: September [working proof 2], 1996, color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP2 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in dark blue, peach and cerulean blue) [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.627

Starry Night: September [working proof 2]

Pat Steir, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soap ground and spit bite aquatints on Somerset paper (WP2 – spit bite and soap ground with aquatint in dark blue, peach and cerulean blue) [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.627

The image shows an array of white and black splatters and spots across a dark background, with one yellow blotch near the right side. The composition creates an abstract pattern.
Pat Steir, Crown Point Press, Daria Sywulak, Renée Bott, Dena Schuckit, Starry Night: June, 1996, color soapground aquatint with aquatint on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2006.122.137

Starry Night: June

Pat Steir, Crown Point Press, Daria Sywulak, Renée Bott, Dena Schuckit · 1996 · color soapground aquatint with aquatint on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2006.122.137

The image displays multiple small circular shapes spread out on the canvas. The composition is visually dynamic due to these shapes. The abstract piece has a pattern of dots of varied sizes across the dark background. The dots resemble stars or droplets scattered in space. The dark background accentuates the luminosity of the dots, creating a scene reminiscent of cosmic elements or a celestial landscape.
Pat Steir, Crown Point Press, Dena Schuckit, Daria Sywulak, Renée Bott, Starry Night: August, 1996, color soapground aquatint with aquatint on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2006.122.135

Starry Night: August

Pat Steir, Crown Point Press, Dena Schuckit, Daria Sywulak, Renée Bott · 1996 · color soapground aquatint with aquatint on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2006.122.135