Doris Simmelink

American, active late 20th century

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The image shows an array of irregular patches and brushstroke shapes scattered across the canvas. Blotches of white, yellow, and various green hues intermingle against a dark green background. The random distribution of colors and shapes suggests movement and depth.
Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Simmelink/Sukimoto Editions, Woods, 1993, color aquatint on Somerset Satin wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in memory of Irvin and Miriam Brown Fine, 2004.14.2

Woods

Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Simmelink/Sukimoto Editions · 1993 · color aquatint on Somerset Satin wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.14.2

The image shows jagged, angular shapes in bright green against a dark background. The green shapes resemble leaves on thin, winding branches, creating an abstract composition. The bold lines and colors convey an abstract representation of leaves illuminated in contrast with the darkness around them.
Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Crown Point Press, Black Brook, 1989, aquatint with color lithograph on Somerset Satin wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.286

Black Brook

Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Crown Point Press · 1989 · aquatint with color lithograph on Somerset Satin wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.286

The image shows a close-up of a person's face and upper shoulders. The person is lying down in a relaxed position on their back with their head slightly tilted. They have an angular face with distinct jawlines and lips painted in bright red, partially visible due to the large, round sunglasses that cover their eyes. Their hair is dark, smooth, and neatly lays around their head. The person is wearing a white shirt with an open collar, and around them, there is a patterned background featuring bold geometrical shapes and colors, primarily red, black, and beige.
Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Crown Point Press, Reclining Figure, Indian Blanket, 1987, color aquatint on Somerset Satin wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.100

Reclining Figure, Indian Blanket

Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Crown Point Press · 1987 · color aquatint on Somerset Satin wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.100

The image shows a woman in profile, focusing on her head and shoulders. She has light eyes, defined eyebrows, brightly colored lips, and dark, neatly styled hair. She wears a red garment with a subtle pattern. Her hands are raised, resting against her face. The background is a plain light green.
Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Crown Point Press, Joan, 1986, color aquatint on Somerset wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.288

Joan

Alex Katz, Doris Simmelink, Crown Point Press · 1986 · color aquatint on Somerset wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.288

The image displays various shapes and lines on a blank background. There is an ornate decorative element in the upper portion, a chair with a blue cushion, a detailed dragonfly, a small round orange figure, and an abstract brushstroke pattern resembling a face on the left.
Donald Saff, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L., The Horizon is a Biological Line, 1985, color gravure with hand-coloring on Fabriano Rosaspina wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.57

The Horizon is a Biological Line

Donald Saff, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L. · 1985 · color gravure with hand-coloring on Fabriano Rosaspina wove paper ·  Accession ID  1989.55.57

The image shows a square filled with small white dots scattered uniformly across a black background. The white dots vary slightly in size, adding depth and texture to the square.
Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L., December 1984 [special proof], 1985, mezzotint on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.12

December 1984 [special proof]

Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L. · 1985 · mezzotint on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1989.55.12

The image displays three sections with different shapes and lines. On the left, an abstract depiction of an airplane among diagonal lines. The middle section features dense white dots on a black background, resembling a starry night sky with diagonal lines. On the right, concentric circles emanate from the center, resembling a target or radar screen, supported by a structure resembling an easel.
Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L., Concentric Bearings, D, 1985, mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure in black on Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Edward R. Broida, 2005.142.46

Concentric Bearings, D

Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L. · 1985 · mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure in black on Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.142.46

The image shows a detailed view of water, with waves creating a textured pattern. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the expanse of water. The technique used highlights the ripples and contours of the waves with what appear to be brushstrokes or pencil lines. The color scheme is black and white, enhancing the texture of the water.
Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L., Drypoint—Ocean Surface (Second State) [special proof], 1985, drypoint on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1991.74.12

Drypoint—Ocean Surface (Second State) [special proof]

Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L. · 1985 · drypoint on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1991.74.12

The image shows a large conch shell, a pyramid-shaped geometric form, and a cluster of orange flowers with green leaves. The color scheme includes muted yellows and browns for the shell, black and white for the geometric shape, and bright orange and earthy green for the flowers. The objects are arranged vertically on a dark background, with the conch shell at the top, the geometric shape in the middle, and the flowers at the bottom.
Donald Saff, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L., Still Life with Shell, 1985, color aquatint and gravure with hand-coloring on Fabriano Rosapina wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Sonnabend, 1986.90.31

Still Life with Shell

Donald Saff, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L. · 1985 · color aquatint and gravure with hand-coloring on Fabriano Rosapina wove paper ·  Accession ID  1986.90.31

This is a photograph of three distinct images placed side by side. On the left is a monochrome depiction of an airplane captured from below. In the middle is a dense field of stars with a couple of linear streaks crossing diagonally through the sky. The right image features an industrial or mechanical apparatus with a circular element surrounded by radial lines.
Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L., Concentric Bearings, D, 1984, mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure on Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.10

Concentric Bearings, D

Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L. · 1984 · mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure on Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  1989.55.10