Untitled

published 1968

Richard Upton

Associated Names
Richard Upton

Artist, American, 1931 - 2013

The image shows a group of figures from the waist up, sitting closely together. The figures are positioned in a way that suggests they are seated together. Their facial features and hairstyles are not distinctly detailed due to the artwork's style, which uses shading and linear textures. The individuals wear flowing clothing with patterns reminiscent of drapery or traditional attire. One person is wearing a large, round hat. The scene is surrounded by a background of intricate crisscrossing lines, adding textured depth to the space. In the left of the image, there is a large leaf-like pattern, giving an impression of foliage.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on Kochi Japanese handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 27 x 23.6 cm (10 5/8 x 9 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 34 x 25.3 cm (13 3/8 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.88.5.f

  • Series Title

    Eros / Thanatos

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a person sitting upright with their upper body visible. They are facing forward, holding a mirror angled in their left hand. The person has stylized facial features, prominent eyes, a defined nose, and lips. Their hair is textured, flowing, and voluminous. They are wearing a garment with a contrasting outline, a low neckline, ruffled edges, and sleeves. The background is intricately detailed with bold lines and cross-hatching for depth and texture.

Untitled

Richard Upton

1968

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is solid black or dark gray, featuring a thin gold border centrally placed around the words "EROS • THANATOS" and "INTERLAKEN DESIGNER AWARD" in gold lettering. The title appears in a serif typeface, and a small gold symbol resembling a geometric line or decorative flourish is situated between the title and the subheading. The layout is minimalist, with an emphasis on clean, simple lines and space.

Eros / Thanatos

Richard Upton

1968

The image contains angular shapes and bold lines. A figure with a distinctive hat emerges from intersecting lines. Above, abstract shapes suggest movement. Striated lines create an energetic pattern.

Untitled

Richard Upton

1968

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the artist to Jacob Kainen; gift to the NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: XXVI/XXX . III; lower right Richard Upton

Wikidata ID

Q76356106

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