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Two Pairs

1997

Lorna Simpson

Associated Names

Lorna Simpson

Artist, American, born 1960

Graphicstudio

Publisher

Two pairs of binoculars are placed side by side against a neutral background. The predominant colors are black and gray, with the binoculars standing out against the light background. Shadows are formed beneath them. Positioned centrally between the binoculars is a vertical column of text. The image is divided into two sections, each featuring one pair of binoculars with reflections on the surface below.

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Artwork overview

Medium

photogravure on handmade Richard de Bas paper
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

plate: 31.4 x 48.3 cm (12 3/8 x 19 in.)
sheet: 51.8 x 67.6 cm (20 3/8 x 26 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1998.87.17

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

gift to NGA, 1998

Associated Names

Graphicstudio

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LS 97 NGA / proof

Markings

BS: Graphicstudio chop

Wikidata ID

Q75411970

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