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The image displays a large, curved red shape in the lower part of the canvas against a vibrant blue background. The red shape appears like a softly rounded hill or wave against the blue backdrop, implying a simplified horizon line.
Ellsworth Kelly, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Red Blue, 1964, screenprint in red and blue on Mohawk Superfine Cover wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.297.3

Red Blue

Ellsworth Kelly, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · screenprint in red and blue on Mohawk Superfine Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.297.3

The image displays two large blue X shapes at the top and bottom of the canvas, with a small white plus sign in the center. The composition has an abstract quality, resembling mathematical symbols. The arrangement of the X's may suggest direction or multiplication, while the plus sign indicates addition.
Various Artists, George Ortman, Frank Stella, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Motherwell, Andy Warhol, Stuart Davis, Roy Lichtenstein, Larry Poons, Robert Indiana, Ad Reinhardt, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, X + X, 1964, portfolio of ten screenprints, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.1-10

X + X

Various Artists, George Ortman, Frank Stella, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Motherwell, Andy Warhol, Stuart Davis, Roy Lichtenstein, Larry Poons, Robert Indiana, Ad Reinhardt, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · portfolio of ten screenprints ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.1-10

This is a photograph of a group of people and police officers with dogs. The photograph shows police officers holding back their dogs on leashes while facing a group of individuals. The image is in black and white, with a contrast between the figures and background. The scene seems to be outdoors, with trees in the background. The focus is on the interactions among the individuals, creating a tense atmosphere.
Andy Warhol, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Birmingham Race Riot, 1964, screenprint on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.5

Birmingham Race Riot

Andy Warhol, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.5

The image features a large square composed of smaller squares and rectangles in a symmetrical grid-like pattern. It utilizes deep navy and black shades to create contrast within the square. The layout of shapes resembles a window with horizontal and vertical panes or a simplified chessboard.
Ad Reinhardt, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Untitled, 1964, color screenprint on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.297.10

Untitled

Ad Reinhardt, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.297.10

The image shows a composition of vertical and horizontal stripes in blue and yellow colors with a diagonal line dividing the canvas into two triangles. The upper part has vertical stripes and the lower part has horizontal stripes.
Frank Stella, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Untitled (Rabat), 1964, screenprint in blue and yellow on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.2

Untitled (Rabat)

Frank Stella, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · screenprint in blue and yellow on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.2

The image displays a sandwich cut into triangular halves on a plate, accompanied by a glass of liquid and a pair of straws. The color palette includes deep red, dark blue, stark white, and black outline accents. The sandwich is on the left side, the glass is in the center to the right, and the straws are in front of the plate. The background is split with a red upper half and a navy blue lower half to highlight the objects.
Roy Lichtenstein, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Sandwich and Soda, 1964, reverse screenprint in blue and red on clear plastic film, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.7

Sandwich and Soda

Roy Lichtenstein, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · reverse screenprint in blue and red on clear plastic film ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.7

The image displays bold and irregular shapes and lines in black, red, green, white, and yellow. The arrangement of colors and forms creates connections to familiar objects like a checkerboard and stylized figures. Some shapes resemble elongated limbs or fingers reaching outwards, while others suggest abstract writing or signatures.
Stuart Davis, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Composition, 1964, color screenprint on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.6

Composition

Stuart Davis, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.6

The image displays a collection of geometric shapes and lines in shades of yellow forming an abstract pattern. A large circle is surrounded by smaller shapes including plus signs and arrows. The background consists of crosshatched lines creating a textured surface resembling a digital aesthetic. The arrangement evokes common symbols found in technology interfaces.
George Ortman, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Untitled, 1964, color screenprint on die-cut wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.1

Untitled

George Ortman, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · color screenprint on die-cut wove paper ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.1

The image contains a hexagonal shape inside a circular boundary. A number "6" is located inside a yellow hexagon. The words "ETERNAL HEXAGON" are written in red along the upper part of the circle, and "HEXAGON" is repeated in red below on a brown background. The design resembles educational or cautionary graphic styles.
Robert Indiana, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Eternal Hexagon, 1964, color screenprint on Mohawk wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.9

Eternal Hexagon

Robert Indiana, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · color screenprint on Mohawk wove paper ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.9

The image shows a red oval shape against a blue background. The red shape dominates the lower half of the image, with the blue surrounding it. The piece conveys simplicity and bold use of color, invoking natural elements in an abstract way.
Ellsworth Kelly, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Red Blue, 1964, screenprint in red and blue on Mohawk Superfine Cover wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine, 1975.100.3.3

Red Blue

Ellsworth Kelly, Ives-Sillman, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · 1964 · screenprint in red and blue on Mohawk Superfine Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1975.100.3.3