John Wesley

American, 1928 - 2022

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This is a photograph of a book cover. The image shows an orange cover with two purple graphics: a circle with the number '11' on the left and a triangle with the text 'POP Artists' on the right. There is a black ribbon tied on the right edge of the book.
Various Artists, Tom Wesselmann, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Allan D'Arcangelo, Jim Dine, Peter Phillips, John Wesley, James Rosenquist, Mel Ramos, Gerald Laing, Allen Jones, Knickerbocker Machine & Foundry, Original Editions, 11 Pop Artists, Volume I, 1966, portfolio of eleven prints with title and colophon pages, Gift of Francine Schear Linde, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.239.1.1-11

11 Pop Artists, Volume I

Various Artists, Tom Wesselmann, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Allan D'Arcangelo, Jim Dine, Peter Phillips, John Wesley, James Rosenquist, Mel Ramos, Gerald Laing, Allen Jones, Knickerbocker Machine & Foundry, Original Editions · 1966 · portfolio of eleven prints with title and colophon pages ·  Accession ID  1991.239.1.1-11

The image showcases bold shapes and lines intersecting across the canvas in a dynamic composition. It integrates a black-and-white halftone depiction of a woman and part of a classic car, with zigzag patterns, curved forms, and vibrant colors suggesting energy and motion. Black grid lines in the background add structure, resembling a blueprint or ornate window grid. The juxtaposition of abstract and familiar elements creates a lively visual narrative.
John Wesley, Knickerbocker Machine & Foundry, Original Editions, Maiden, 1965 (published 1966), screenprint on wove paper, Gift of Francine Schear Linde, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.239.1.7

Maiden

John Wesley, Knickerbocker Machine & Foundry, Original Editions · 1965 (published 1966) · screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.239.1.7