Warrington Colescott

American, 1921 - 2018

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The image contains curved and angular lines creating an intricate and crowded scene. There are distorted figures with exaggerated proportions resembling a lively party. Objects like tables, chairs, wine bottles, and glasses are present, along with animated characters engaging in interactions like conversations and dancing. The atmosphere suggests a vibrant, bustling environment with social activity.
Warrington Colescott, Fundraising Event in a Rose Garden, 2005, color softground etching and aquatint on Somerset Velvet wove paper, Gift of Eric Denker in honor of Lynn P. Russell, Curator of Education, 2005.102.5.3

Fundraising Event in a Rose Garden

Warrington Colescott · 2005 · color softground etching and aquatint on Somerset Velvet wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.102.5.3
The image depicts an abstract composition of angular and curved lines, creating a city scene with buildings and balconies. One building is labeled "Marcantonio" and another "Trattoria." In the upper part, abstract forms resemble architectural facades. Figures resembling a chef and a gondolier are present. Checkerboard patterns on tablecloths suggest a dining setup, with small human figures dispersed throughout the scene.
Warrington Colescott, Dürer at 23, in Venice, in Love, His Bags are Stolen, 1977, color softground etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.86

Dürer at 23, in Venice, in Love, His Bags are Stolen

Warrington Colescott · 1977 · color softground etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.86
The image features intertwining shapes and lines creating an abstract assembly. In the foreground, two large, overlapping profiles of faces. Within the abstract scene, various figures engaging in tasks resembling an art studio or printing room, with tools and equipment scattered about. The room is framed by angular and linear structures resembling a window or skylight. The composition creates a tapestry of different activities, blending into each other, evoking an industrious and creative atmosphere.
Warrington Colescott, Mantegna Press, S. W. Hayter Discovers Viscosity Printing, 1976, color softground etching, aquatint, engraving, and stenciled relief on Arches wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.23

S. W. Hayter Discovers Viscosity Printing

Warrington Colescott, Mantegna Press · 1976 · color softground etching, aquatint, engraving, and stenciled relief on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.23
The image displays fluid, winding lines and dynamic shapes creating an abstract scene with overlapping figures and unusual perspectives. There is a central figure bending backward, possibly a performer. To the side, there is a person with exaggerated facial features talking to another individual in formal attire. In the upper left corner, a figure appears to be aiming a gun. The composition presents a chaotic ensemble resembling a lively crowd scene.
Warrington Colescott, Lincoln at Ford's Theater, 1973, pen and black ink on wove paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection, 1987.47.3

Lincoln at Ford's Theater

Warrington Colescott · 1973 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1987.47.3
The image features intersecting lines and shapes creating an abstract collage. A distorted face is central among smaller figures, set against a background of geometric shapes and a checkered pattern. Various figures are depicted, some wearing hats or holding glasses, suggesting a crowded social gathering. Text like "Japonais Divan" and "Who are these freaks" adds to the visual narrative, resembling elements of a vintage poster.
Warrington Colescott, Dream of the Print Seller, 1968, color softround etching, drypoint, and aquatint on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.320

Dream of the Print Seller

Warrington Colescott · 1968 · color softround etching, drypoint, and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.320
The image contains a series of panels with vertical and horizontal lines creating rectangular shapes in an abstract composition. Figures, some resembling human forms, are depicted in the scene, appearing confined or grouped closely together. The central figures wear uniforms resembling those of police or security personnel, suggesting authority. The combination of abstract patterns and recognizable forms conveys a sense of containment.
Warrington Colescott, In Birmingham Jail, 1963, color hardground and softground etching, aquatint, and drypoint on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.12

In Birmingham Jail

Warrington Colescott · 1963 · color hardground and softground etching, aquatint, and drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.12
The image shows intersecting thick black lines and shapes on a textured background. The lines curve and overlap, creating dense patterning and negative spaces.
Warrington Colescott, Mach 5, 1957, hardground etching and sugar-lift aquatint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1959.10.11

Mach 5

Warrington Colescott · 1957 · hardground etching and sugar-lift aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1959.10.11
The image displays interlocking shapes and lines forming a complex pattern. The artwork is abstract, with curves, angles, and varying thicknesses of lines. The collection of shapes and colors may evoke a bustling cityscape. The background has a yellow gradient.
Warrington Colescott, Mountain Village, 1953, color screenprint on black wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2017.148.15

Mountain Village

Warrington Colescott · 1953 · color screenprint on black wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.148.15
The image displays a composition of curving lines and fragmented shapes that overlap and intersect throughout. The abstract arrangement features colors such as green, orange, pink, and yellow. The shapes resemble figures in motion, with limbs extending in various directions. The design evokes a sense of rhythm and movement, similar to a lively choreography captured on canvas.
Warrington Colescott, A Moonlight Swim, 1952, color screenprint on gray wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.8

A Moonlight Swim

Warrington Colescott · 1952 · color screenprint on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.148.8
The image shows a collection of geometric shapes and dynamic lines with contrasting colors and forms, including sharp angles and curved edges. The abstract composition features a central figure surrounded by shapes resembling wine glasses and stylized leaves. The bold reds and yellows create a festive atmosphere, possibly evoking a baroque garden party. The arrangement gives a sense of rhythm and movement.
Warrington Colescott, In a Baroque Garden, 1952, color screenprint on gray wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2017.148.14

In a Baroque Garden

Warrington Colescott · 1952 · color screenprint on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.148.14