Esther

2000

Martin Puryear

Associated Names
Martin Puryear

Artist, American, born 1941

Andrew Hoyem

Designer, American

The image contains thin, linear shapes on a black background. One side features curving, parallel lines while the other showcases swirling lines that form abstract loops and curves. In the center, there is a stylized face-like shape with a circular form below it resembling a head resting atop a curved horizon line. There are swirls on either side of a diamond shape, which could be seen as eyes, while the diamond shape, flanked by arcs and a circle, might suggest lips. The flowing wavy lines on the right resemble a stylized version of hair or waves, contributing to the abstract composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on Kitakata handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Doris and Don Fisher

  • Dimensions

    block: 26.3 x 32.4 cm (10 3/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 42.7 x 52 cm (16 13/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.89.6

  • Series Title

    Cane [see record for portfolio, 2001.89.2-8]

Associated Artworks

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The image features a large curved line that forms an elongated loop with two circular ends. Within the loop, there is a central elongated oval shape filled with vertical stripes. The contrast between the dark background and the light-colored lines accentuates the abstract form.

Karintha

Martin Puryear, Andrew Hoyem

2000

Cane

Martin Puryear, Andrew Hoyem

2000

The image displays thin, winding lines on a dark background in an abstract composition. A vertical line is featured on the left with perpendicular lines crossing it. Curving lines loop and coil on the right, resembling abstract figures or organic forms. At the bottom, intersecting lines and shapes suggest a simplified depiction of a house or structure, with a small rectangle indicating a window.

Becky

Martin Puryear, Andrew Hoyem

2000

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: 37/50 / Esther / M Puryear

Wikidata ID

Q76348278

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