Untitled

started 1985, published 1994

Bruce Nauman

Associated Names
Bruce Nauman

Artist, American, born 1941

Stanley Baden

Printer, American, active late 20th century

James Reid

Printer, American, born 1948

Desiree Scott

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Stephanie Wagner

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows two sets of flowing, curving lines and bold strokes converging to form abstract human profiles. The figures are sketched with elongated features, particularly the noses and lips, resembling exaggerated masks or theatrical characters. The drawing creates a dynamic tension as the figures face each other, echoing an interaction. Above them, there is an abstract line resembling wind-blown hair or fabric. In the middle, a red outline sketch of two hands is positioned as if connecting, suggesting a gesture of communication or acknowledgment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph and screenprint on Rives BFK wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lee and Ann Fensterstock

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 76.04 × 101.28 cm (29 15/16 × 39 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.177.49

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Cordes 1989, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; Lee and Ann Fensterstock, New York; acquired 2000 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2015

  • The Serial Impulse at Gemini G.E.L., National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California, 2015-2017

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1632.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 36.35. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: B. Nauman S.P. 1/3 94; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: BN85-1125

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

Wikidata ID

Q76336900

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