Glenn Ligon

American, born 1960

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  • This is a drawing of an illustration and descriptive text. The upper part shows a human figure kneeling with hands clasped in black and white. Below, there is a block of text in large font describing a person's physical characteristics and clothing, presented in a style resembling an advertisement or notice.

    Untitled

    Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers

    1993

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2010.57.2

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a stylized depiction of a scene with accompanying descriptive text. The image features a monochromatic illustration of two figures on a plain background, with one figure gesturing towards the other. Beneath this illustration is a block of text with bold initial words, "Ran away," followed by a detailed physical description. The text appears to mimic old newspaper advertisements for runaway slaves.

    Untitled

    Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers

    1993

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2010.57.7

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a figure running with a bundle over its shoulder and a block of text below it. The illustration is rendered in a simple black-and-white style. The figure is depicted in profile, mid-stride, with exaggerated features that convey a sense of movement and urgency. Above the block of text, the figure appears to be wearing old-fashioned, striped clothing and is carrying a bundle tied to a stick. Below the image, there is a block of text formatted like an advertisement or notice, describing the attire and physical characteristics of an individual named Glenn, noted as a young black man, with specific details such as clothing style, build, and hairstyle. The text is set within a rectangular border. The composition juxtaposes the vintage illustration style with contemporary typographical design.

    Untitled

    Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers

    1993

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2010.57.9

    Not on view
  • The image displays a drawing of a kneeling figure with raised hands in shackles, set against a plain background. Below the figure is text resembling a runaway slave advertisement, providing descriptive details.

    Untitled

    Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers

    1993

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2010.57.1

    Not on view
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    Runaways

    Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers

    1993

    Portfolio of ten lithographs in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2010.57.1-10

    Not on view
  • The image includes four rectangular panels filled with dense lines of text arranged in blocky shapes. The first two panels have an off-white background with heavy black text, while the third and fourth panels have black backgrounds with dark grey text. This creates a visual effect where the text is more visible on closer inspection. The overall composition may evoke the appearance of typewriter keys or stencils, adding a mechanical touch to the abstract design.

    Untitled: (Four Etchings A-D)

    Glenn Ligon, Max Protech Gallery, Greg Burnet

    1992

    Series of four softground, spitbite, aquatint, and sugarlift etchings on fabiano murillo black and rives bfk paper  Accession ID  2004.65.1.1-4

    Not on view
  • This is a painting of repeating text in a worn and distressed style in black on a white background. The phrase "I DO NOT ALWAYS FEEL COLORED" is repeated multiple times across the canvas. The letters exhibit fading and smudging, contributing to a weathered appearance. The text overlaps and becomes denser towards the bottom of the canvas, making it partially illegible. This artistic choice adds texture and depth to the visual interpretation.

    Untitled: Four Etchings [A]

    Glenn Ligon, Greg Burnet, Max Protetch Gallery

    1992

    Softground etching, aquatint, spitbite, and sugarlift aquatint in black on rives bfk paper  Accession ID  2004.65.1.1

    Not on view
  • The image features bold, blocky letters in a repeating pattern on a light background. The text appears printed with faded and smudged black ink, creating a distressed and textured look. The abstract arrangement of text resembles a stencil or a rubber stamp effect, with the repetitive lines suggesting a vintage typography or old typewriter font style while maintaining a modern, gritty aesthetic.

    Untitled: Four Etchings [B]

    Glenn Ligon, Greg Burnet, Max Protetch Gallery

    1992

    Softground etching, aquatint, spitbite aquatint, and sugarlift aquatint in black on rives bfk paper  Accession ID  2004.65.1.2

    Not on view
  • The image displays an abstract arrangement of embossed text on a dark surface. The raised text forms a pattern resembling sentences, blending into the background. The design creates a mysterious and hidden message effect, reminiscent of Braille or concealed messages.

    Untitled: Four Etchings [D]

    Glenn Ligon, Greg Burnet, Max Protetch Gallery

    1992

    Softground etching, aquatint, spitbite, and sugarlift etching on febriano murillo black wove paper  Accession ID  2004.65.1.4

    Not on view
  • This is a painting of embossed text on a dark background. The painting features raised text that blends subtly with the rich black and dark gray background. The text is the opening paragraph from Ralph Ellison's novel "Invisible Man." The surface of the artwork is slightly textured, adding depth and shadow to the letters. This is in the style of Glenn Ligon.

    Untitled: Four Etchings [C]

    Glenn Ligon, Greg Burnet, Max Protetch Gallery

    1992

    Softground etching, aquatint, spitbite, and sugarlift etching on febriano murillo black wove paper  Accession ID  2004.65.1.3

    Not on view
  • The words “I AM A MAN” are painted in all capital, bold black letters against a white ground in this vertical painting. The words are spaced so they take up most of the composition, with “I AM” on the top line, “A” at the center of the composition, and “A MAN” at the bottom. “AM” is underlined. The white paint is thickly applied and brushstrokes, drips, and cracks are visible on the surface. A sliver of raw, off-white canvas is visible at the top right corner.

    Untitled (I Am a Man)

    Glenn Ligon

    1988

    Oil and enamel on canvas  Accession ID  2012.109.1

    Not on view