Robert Dressen

Dressen, Bob

American, active late 20th century

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The image features an abstract design with geometric shapes. A large blue rectangle is placed horizontally on top of a solid black square. The contrast of colors against the neutral background highlights the simplicity of the composition.
Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Dressen, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Blue with Black II, 1974, screenprint in blue and black on Special Arjomari wove paper, Gift of David Gensburg, 1983.71.18

Blue with Black II

Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Dressen, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · screenprint in blue and black on Special Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.71.18

The image shows bold geometric shapes, including a large black rectangle partially overlapped by a larger, adjacent blue rectangle, set against a plain white background.
Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Dressen, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Blue with Black II, 1974, screenprint in blue and black on Special Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.128

Blue with Black II

Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Dressen, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · screenprint in blue and black on Special Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.128

The image displays a series of elongated oval shapes nested within each other in a concentric pattern. The arrangement consists of smooth, rounded lines. The shapes are filled with pale colors such as yellow and lavender, shifting in shade as they move outward from the center.
Frank Stella, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Del Mar, 1972, color screenprint on Gemini paperboard, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.228

Del Mar

Frank Stella, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color screenprint on Gemini paperboard ·  Accession ID  1985.47.228

The image displays bold, angular shapes and dynamic lines intersecting against a background of vibrant splatters, creating an abstract composition. The shapes resemble edges of a room or a box, providing a sense of depth and dimension. They are surrounded by colors resembling scattered confetti or energetic paint splatters. Dark outlines weave through the image, adding complexity and connection. The overall effect is a lively abstract landscape suggesting a chaotic yet structured environment.
Ronald Davis, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L., Six Frame, 1972, published 1974, color screenprint on Arjomari wove paper mounted to Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.30

Six Frame

Ronald Davis, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972, published 1974 · color screenprint on Arjomari wove paper mounted to Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.47.30

The image shows a large patterned sofa with purple flowers and green leaves. Behind the sofa, there is a brown square coffee table with a stylized frog decoration and a small blue cup on top. The color palette includes shades of green, purple, brown, and blue.
Ken Price, Robert Dressen, Bruce Walker, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Frog Cup, 1972, published 1975, color screenprint on Rives Roll wove paper, Gift of David Gensburg, 1983.71.31

Frog Cup

Ken Price, Robert Dressen, Bruce Walker, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972, published 1975 · color screenprint on Rives Roll wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.71.31

The image shows a series of elongated, rounded rectangles nested within one another, creating a layered effect. The shapes have different colors and are arranged concentrically with thin lines bordering each band of color.
Frank Stella, Robert Dressen, Bruce Walker, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Los Alamitos, 1972, color screenprint on Gemini paperboard, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1981.83.14

Los Alamitos

Frank Stella, Robert Dressen, Bruce Walker, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color screenprint on Gemini paperboard ·  Accession ID  1981.83.14

The image shows a large, brown rectangular coffee table as the central element, with a vibrant, patterned sofa adorned in green and purple floral designs in the foreground. The color palette consists of earthy browns paired with bright green and purple hues from the sofa's fabric, and a pop of blue from a mug resting on the coffee table. The table is positioned centrally, while the sofa occupies the lower right corner of the scene.
Ken Price, Robert Dressen, Bruce Walker, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Frog Cup, 1972, published 1975, color screenprint on Rives Roll wove paper, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.151

Frog Cup

Ken Price, Robert Dressen, Bruce Walker, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972, published 1975 · color screenprint on Rives Roll wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.47.151

This print depicts a man, showing only his head and shoulders, in bright, vibrant colors. The man is looking slightly upward, facing us, and his mouth is open in a smile. The lower part of his face is light blue, while the upper half is light blue-green. The irises of his eyes and his entire mouth, including his teeth, have been colored in light yellow. His hair is mostly black, but the highlights have been colored in lilac purple. The suit he wears is bright pink, with hints of a peach shirt at his collar and a red tie. The background behind him is a bright orange-yellow color. Below the portrait, "VOTE McGOVERN" is handwritten in bold, uneven handwriting. The color has been applied unevenly, leaving streaks and areas where it bleeds outside the lines of the print.
Andy Warhol, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L., Vote McGovern, 1972, color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.229

Vote McGovern

Andy Warhol, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.47.229

This is an image of a colorful portrait showing a man facing the viewer. His head is upright with a neutral expression and slight smile. The man has a distinct facial structure, with a pronounced jawline and deep-set eyes. His dark hair is slicked back. His face is painted in a bright blue-green hue, against a bright yellow background and pink suit. The suit is visible from the shoulders up, outlined with bold brush strokes. There is a tie in shades of red and black diagonally placed across the white shirt below the suit jacket. The image also includes scrawled text that reads "VOTE McGOVERN" in a handwritten style at the bottom, and the background is a vibrant orange with a roughly textured appearance.
Andy Warhol, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L., Vote McGovern, 1972, color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Nancy and Miles Rubin, 1984.104.23

Vote McGovern

Andy Warhol, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1984.104.23

The image depicts three large rectangles of color arranged horizontally. The first rectangle is deep blue, the second is vibrant yellow, and the third is bright orange. The colors are aligned seamlessly next to each other.
Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Gemini G.E.L., Blue, Yellow and Red Squares, 1971, screenprint in blue, yellow, and red on Special Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1979.75.1

Blue, Yellow and Red Squares

Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Dressen, Gemini G.E.L. · 1971 · screenprint in blue, yellow, and red on Special Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1979.75.1