William Kentridge

South African, born 1955

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The image features swirling and looping lines creating an abstract backdrop with shadows visible. Two silhouettes resembling soldiers or guards holding rifles are present, one stationary and the other in motion. Shadow-like forms resembling wrought iron fencing are present at the bottom of the image. The shadows and shapes give the impression of a scene viewed through a veil of tangled lines.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Man/Woman, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.5

Man/Woman

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.5

The image features vertical dark lines in a grid pattern with swirling abstract loops and curves. A silhouette of a crouching animal is visible within segmented areas. This composition creates a sense of movement and complexity, pairing structured lines with freeform curves.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Caged Panther, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.4

Caged Panther

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.4

The image displays swirling lines and curves forming an intricate network of shapes resembling loops and spirals. A shadowy figure resembling a person riding a bicycle is overlaid on the design. The background consists of vertical and horizontal lines resembling a lattice or grid.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Prosthetic Leg, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.6

Prosthetic Leg

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.6

The image shows swirling lines in the background and two distinct silhouettes in the foreground. One silhouette resembles a figure on horseback, while the other appears to be a feminine figure in a flowing dress.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Soldiers/Italian Front, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.7

Soldiers/Italian Front

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.7

The image shows thin, swirling lines intersecting and curving around the space in an abstract manner. There are two sharp, dark shapes resembling silhouettes of biplanes within the lines. The juxtaposition between the structured form of the planes and the disorderly backdrop of lines is evident.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Planes, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.8

Planes

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.8

The image contains swirling lines and shapes in a chaotic arrangement. Silhouetted figures reminiscent of toy rocking horses are present. The shadows cast on the background add depth and contrast to the composition.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Bowlers, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.2

Bowlers

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.2

The image shows intersecting curves and straight lines forming a mesh. It includes abstract elements resembling a chair with ornate patterns, a table with a cloth, and a central shape hinting at a human figure sitting. There are also partially legible text and floating lines in the background.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Chairs, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.3

Chairs

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.3

William Kentridge, The Artists' Press, Portage, 2000, accordion-folded, illustrated book with torn black paper on encyclopedia pages taken from a c. 1900 "Le Nouveau Larousse Illustré," mounted on Arches wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, Sylvia K. Greenberg, and Cathryn Dickert Scoville, 2014.67.1

Portage

William Kentridge, The Artists' Press · 2000 · accordion-folded, illustrated book with torn black paper on encyclopedia pages taken from a c. 1900 "Le Nouveau Larousse Illustré," mounted on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.67.1

The image shows intricate, abstract lines branching outwards from a central trunk-like form, resembling a tree silhouette on a page filled with engineering text. The words "TERMINAL HURT" and "TERMINAL LONGING" in red are prominently displayed at the bottom.
William Kentridge, Terminal Hurt, Terminal Longing, 1999, etching with hand additions on collaged paper, Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With, 2024.156.8

Terminal Hurt, Terminal Longing

William Kentridge · 1999 · etching with hand additions on collaged paper ·  Accession ID  2024.156.8

The image shows a row of trees and shrubs drawn in an illustrative style on a page filled with Latin text from a book titled “Georgicon IV.” The horizon is depicted by the top line of bushes and trees. The drawing is in black ink on aged paper. The text "STAYING HOME" is written in bold red letters at the bottom of the page. The piece is centered on a larger sheet with white space surrounding it.
William Kentridge, Staying Home, 1999, etching, aquatint and crayon on printed paper, Anonymous Gift in tribute to Montague "Monty" Yudelman, PhD (b. South Africa, d. Washington, DC), 2024.154.1

Staying Home

William Kentridge · 1999 · etching, aquatint and crayon on printed paper ·  Accession ID  2024.154.1

Bibliography

2006

  • Krut, David and Susan Stewart. William Kentridge Prints. New York and Johannesburg, 2006.