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The image features swirling lines and jagged shapes converging in the center. The swirling lines resemble concentric ripples or circular waves, while the jagged shapes suggest the pointy petals of a flower. The background is dotted with small shapes and speckles resembling a starry night sky or cosmic realm. Small fish-like forms are scattered below the main shapes, reminiscent of a school of fish swimming beneath the surface of a pond.

Welcome to the Water Planet

James Rosenquist, Patrick Foy, Graphicstudio

1987 (published 1989)

Aquatint in black on folded t. h. saunders wove paper Accession ID 1990.72.8

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The image depicts a composition of jagged and curvilinear shapes intersecting and overlapping. The abstract arrangement suggests slender, pointed objects woven in a structured yet chaotic manner. Some shapes have serrated edges resembling a saw or thorns, while others mimic the curves of a leaf or petal. Light and shadow highlight the textures and depths, creating a sense of dynamic movement within the image.

The Prickly Dark

James Rosenquist, Patrick Foy, Graphicstudio

1987 (published 1989)

Aquatint in black on folded t. h. saunders wove paper Accession ID 1989.90.4

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This abstract image displays two figures made of bold black lines against a vibrant background. The top figure is in red, resting its head in one hand while touching the head of the yellow second figure. The bodies of the figures are rounded and simplified. The background is a gradient of pink hues contrasting with a blue base the figures are reclining on.

Surprising Novel: Chapter Three

Sandro Chia, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Color heliorelief woodcut with painted additions in acrylic on rives bfk white paper Accession ID 1991.75.60

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Drawing for "Jerusalem, Kidron Valley"

Philip Pearlstein, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Drawing on plastic film Accession ID 1991.75.161

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The image shows abstract technical sketches. It includes charcoal line drawings on a plain background, depicting geometric and architectural elements. These elements include a rectangle with an 'X', rectangular forms resembling parts of a structure, and a three-dimensional corner form drawn with perspective. There are measures and numerical annotations like 3/8 and 7/8 indicating dimensions or proportions. The style implies preliminary design ideas for architectural elements.

Sketch for folding screen "The Foreign Plowman"

Jim Dine, Graphicstudio

c. 1987/1989

Graphite on wove paper Accession ID 1991.75.85

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The image displays a composition of irregular shapes and bold lines that overlap. In the center is a cluster of sharp, wave-like forms with blue polka dots. Various brushstrokes of bright colors extend from this center, including a red arc, brown swirls, green curve, and a blue wave. At the bottom is a broad, golden-yellow stroke. The abstract arrangement of colors and shapes suggests movement and energy, evoking ocean waves and landscapes.

Blue Face

Roy Lichtenstein, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Color waxtype, woodcut, lithograph, and screenprint on saunders waterford paper Accession ID 1989.56.5

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The Mead of Poetry #2

Jim Dine, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Woodcut in black on saunders waterford paper Accession ID 1991.75.175

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The image features bold, swirling lines and shapes that form an abstract composition. At the center, a collection of shapes resembles a bouquet of flowers, with petal-like forms and ovals suggesting faces embedded within the design. To the left, a large, dark brown shape could represent a head with pronounced features, while to the right, a single flower form extends with a curly stem. Rich hues of blue, red, yellow, and green fill the background, wrapping the objects with a sense of energetic movement.

Surprising Novel: Chapter Six

Sandro Chia, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Color heliorelief woodcut with painted additions in acrylic on rives bfk white paper Accession ID 1991.75.63

Not on view

Drawing for "Jerusalem, Kidron Valley"

Philip Pearlstein, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Drawing on plastic film Accession ID 1991.75.164

Not on view

The image displays fluid lines and curving shapes that intertwine to create an abstract composition. The forms may resemble human figures, a curved path, and wavy lines in the background.

Drawing for "Surprising Novel: Chapter Seven"

Sandro Chia, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Black felt-tip marker and graphite on plastic film Accession ID 1991.75.73

Not on view

The Mead of Poetry #1

Jim Dine, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Chine colle woodcut in black on cold pressed saunders waterford paper Accession ID 1989.56.1

Not on view

The Mead of Poetry #2

Jim Dine, Graphicstudio

1987/1989

Chine colle woodcut in black on cold pressed saunders waterford paper Accession ID 1989.56.2

Not on view

Welcome to the Water Planet

Welcome to the Water Planet

The Prickly Dark

The Prickly Dark

Surprising Novel: Chapter Three

Surprising Novel: Chapter Three

Drawing for "Jerusalem, Kidron Valley"

Drawing for "Jerusalem, Kidron Valley"

Sketch for folding screen "The Foreign Plowman"

Sketch for folding screen "The Foreign Plowman"

Blue Face

Blue Face

The Mead of Poetry #2

The Mead of Poetry #2

Surprising Novel: Chapter Six

Surprising Novel: Chapter Six

Drawing for "Jerusalem, Kidron Valley"

Drawing for "Jerusalem, Kidron Valley"

Drawing for "Surprising Novel: Chapter Seven"

Drawing for "Surprising Novel: Chapter Seven"

The Mead of Poetry #1

The Mead of Poetry #1

The Mead of Poetry #2

The Mead of Poetry #2

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