Per Kirkeby

Danish, 1938 - 2018

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The image shows a series of elongated, vertical forms composed of dense, interwoven lines. The abstract arrangement of lines and shapes gives the impression of a forest of trees or columns. The central forms stand upright as if rooted to the ground, with surrounding linear patterns weaving around them. The sweeping lines at the bottom resemble an uneven ground or flowing water.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 6, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and hardground etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.108

Plate 6

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and hardground etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.108

The image features thick, dark, elongated shapes moving horizontally across the canvas, intersected by thin, vertical and diagonal lines. This abstract composition suggests movement and depth. The interplay of bold, solid forms with fine, erratic scribbles creates a dynamic, energetic scene.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 2, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.104

Plate 2

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.104

The image features abstract lines and shapes with dynamic qualities. The lines are primarily vertical and slanted, with occasional horizontal intersections. There are three distinct cluster forms with rugged structures, bound by linear patterns resembling nets. The composition suggests chaos and order, evoking natural elements or an abstract landscape.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 4, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.106

Plate 4

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.106

The image displays interwoven lines and shapes on a gradient background of pinks and reds. On the left are shapes resembling fragmented crystals or shattered glass floating. On the right, there are curving lines suggesting a path or river through a canyon or cliffside. The elements create an abstract landscape reminiscent of mountains and water, presented in an artistic manner.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Thoughts in the Sun, 1993, color sugarlift aquatint with aquatint and drypoint, partially printed in relief on Somerset Soft White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.294

Thoughts in the Sun

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · color sugarlift aquatint with aquatint and drypoint, partially printed in relief on Somerset Soft White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.294

The image shows irregular, intertwining black lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. Dominant vertical and diagonal lines intersect with horizontal streaks, resembling a chaotic pattern. The dense clustering of lines creates areas of visual weight. Angular shapes at the bottom of the image could suggest forms of sails or abstracted tents.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 7, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.109

Plate 7

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.109

The image displays a series of bold, sweeping lines and jagged shapes that intersect and overlap in an abstract manner. These black ink strokes are arranged in a way that resembles a chaotic landscape or aerial view of geographical formations, with some lines curving like winding paths and others forming triangular or rectangular patterns. The composition has elements that suggest a bird's-eye view of a fragmented, imaginary terrain.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 11, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.113

Plate 11

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.113

The image features intricate arrangements of varied lines and shapes in a monochrome palette. The lines crisscross and overlap, forming a complex and abstract network resembling a tangled web or branching patterns. The overall effect is abstract, resembling a city skyline or dense forest, evoking urban landscapes or natural thickets without specific representation.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 14, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.116

Plate 14

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.116

The image shows intersecting vertical and horizontal lines on a dark, textured canvas, forming rectangular and triangular shapes.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 18, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.120

Plate 18

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.120

The image displays vertical lines intersected by jagged shapes and patterns creating an abstract composition. Dark and light contrasts form silhouettes resembling trees with dense foliage, while horizontal lines at the base suggest a landscape or horizon. The overall impression evokes nature seen through a distorted lens.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Plate 17, 1993, one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: aquatint, crayon-resist flatbite etching, and drypoint with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1997.8.119

Plate 17

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · one from a portfolio of 18 prints with title page: aquatint, crayon-resist flatbite etching, and drypoint with scraping on Somerset Textured White paper ·  Accession ID  1997.8.119

The image displays elongated vertical lines and abstract shapes against a dark background. The forms resemble draped or flowing structures. Three rectangular blocks contain linear patterns resembling leaves or feathers. Toward the bottom, white and red undulating forms suggest scattered papers or notes.
Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press, Night Thoughts, 1993, color soapground aquatint and drypoint on Somerset Soft White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.292

Night Thoughts

Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press · 1993 · color soapground aquatint and drypoint on Somerset Soft White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.292

Bibliography

1989

  • Fine 1989, p. 122.