Figures XI

1988

Tony Cragg

Associated Names
Tony Cragg

Artist, British, born 1949

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows a series of overlapping, elongated ovals that create a pattern of thick, looping lines forming an abstract composition. Towards the top center, there are two small, dense, spiral-like shapes. The arrangement may suggest waves or undulating hills, adding a sense of rhythm to the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one of a set of eleven prints: color softground etching and aquatint on Somerset Soft White paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 39.3 × 46.8 cm (15 1/2 × 18 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.40.113

Associated Artworks

See all 11 artworks
The image displays densely packed, overlapping loops and swirls in a deep blue tone, forming an abstract composition covering most of the surface. The loops create a sense of movement, evoking tangled threads or scribbled lines. The arrangement suggests a dynamic texture of rapidly drawn scribbles, hinting at waves or a floating net.

Figures I

Tony Cragg, Crown Point Press

1988

This is a photograph of a textured black surface. The image shows a flat black surface with subtle textures or faint variations in shading. In the center, barely visible, there is text that reads, "TONY CRAGG Figures I-XII 1988."

Figures I-XI

Tony Cragg, Crown Point Press

1988

The image shows swirling, circular lines forming four tall, vertical shapes against a light background. The abstract artwork features dynamic loops of orange-brown lines creating a sense of energy and fluidity.

Figures II

Tony Cragg, Crown Point Press

1988

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite below plate mark; lower left: OKTP, lower right: Tony Cragg 88

Markings

blind stamp lower right: [chop of Crown Point Press] / Crown Point Press / Mark Callen

Wikidata ID

Q75418870

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