Untitled

2000

Martin Puryear

Associated Names
Martin Puryear

Artist, American, born 1941

Andrew Hoyem

Designer, American

The image displays an abstract composition with curved lines and a semicircular shape on a textured black background. The design resembles phases of the moon or a partial eclipse, creating a minimalist aesthetic through the use of space and form.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on Kitakata handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Doris and Don Fisher

  • Dimensions

    block: 8.7 x 10.8 cm (3 7/16 x 4 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 10 x 12 cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.89.1.j

  • Series Title

    Cane [see record for bound volume, 2001.89.1.a-j]

Associated Artworks

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The image shows intersecting lines and arcs forming a circular arrangement against a dark textured background. A large arc dominates the right side, resembling a partially illuminated crescent moon. The intersecting lines give a sense of movement and tension, reminiscent of a compass drawing or a celestial chart.

Untitled

Martin Puryear, Andrew Hoyem

2000

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is brown and textured, resembling leather. The title "CANE" is displayed in bold, black capital letters in the upper half of the cover, while the author's name "JEAN TOOMER" appears below it in slightly smaller, bold black capital letters. The texture of the cover contrasts with the clean typography. The composition is simple, focusing on the text against the textured background.

Cane

Martin Puryear, Andrew Hoyem

2000

Karintha

Martin Puryear, Andrew Hoyem

2000

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Andrew Hoyem, San Francisco; designated purchase by NGA, 2001

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76348248

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