Per Kirkeby

Danish, 1938 - 2018

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  • 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.

    Night Thoughts

    Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press

    1993

    Color soapground aquatint and drypoint on somerset soft white paper  Accession ID  1998.40.292

    Not on view
  • The image displays abstract shapes and lines with a clear division between lighter and darker areas. On the left are irregular pale forms resembling pieces of parchment with faint tree sketches. On the right, there are wispy white lines cascading down across a darker section, resembling roots or tendrils. The overall composition suggests movement and layered textures, with familiar tree and natural element forms within an abstract portrayal.

    Olive Thoughts [working proof 1]

    Per Kirkeby, Renée Bott

    1993

    Color soap ground aquatint with hard ground etching, drypoint and aquatint on somerset paper (wp 1 – color proof with partial blur inking over green in background) [working proof 1]  Accession ID  2024.132.387

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  • The image displays a collection of meandering lines and sweeping curves creating an abstract composition. The lines cross and overlap, resembling fluid motion. The forms can be compared to floating leaves or rocks in a stream, evoking a sense of flow and movement. The interplay of lighter and bolder lines enhances the dynamic quality of the scene.

    Plate 3

    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  1997.8.105

    Not on view
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    Inventory

    Per Kirkeby, Crown Point Press

    1993

    Portfolio of eighteen prints with title page: drypoint and etching with scraping on somerset textured white paper  Accession ID  1997.8.102-120

    Not on view
  • 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.

    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

    Not on view
  • The image shows intersecting vertical and horizontal lines on a dark, textured canvas, forming rectangular and triangular shapes.

    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

    Not on view
  • 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.

    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

    Not on view
  • 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.

    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

    Not on view
  • 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.

    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

    Not on view
  • 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.

    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

    Not on view
  • 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.

    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

    Not on view
  • 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.

    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

    Not on view