Five

1978

Robert Barry

Associated Names
Robert Barry

Artist, American, born 1936

Crown Point Press

Publisher

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of five etchings in gray on wove Arches Satiné paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Accession Number

    1998.40.9.1-5

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows straight lines arranged in a grid pattern, with small text labels at the corners and midpoints of the grid. The lines create a minimalist composition, and the text labels include words like "EMPTY," "METHOD," "LEIGH," and "SITUATION."

Five (I) from Five

Robert Barry, Crown Point Press

1978

The image depicts text scattered around the edges of a blank background. The words are sparsely positioned and vertically oriented along the sides.

Five (II) from Five

Robert Barry, Crown Point Press

1978

The image is a minimalist abstract composition with subtle lines or shapes that are almost imperceptible. Small, printed words are scattered across the canvas, resembling sparse constellations. The words connect like a network, suggesting abstract connections. The design encourages the viewer to connect these textual points, similar to piecing together a puzzle or decoding a message.

Five (III) from Five

Robert Barry, Crown Point Press

1978

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

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