Cripples Discussing Cosmic Downsizing

1996

William T. Wiley

Associated Names
William T. Wiley

Artist, American, 1937 - 2021

Crown Point Press

Publisher

Daria Sywulak

Printer, American, born 1960

Dena Schuckit

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image displays a linear arrangement of intricate sketches that form an elongated band across the canvas. Abstract shapes, lines, and human figures engaged in various activities are depicted. Spirals and swirling lines around the figures suggest motion or fluidity. Abstract formations resembling a film reel or tape with numerical markings are seen towards the right side. Densely hatched lines and geometric forms are present on the far-right end of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hardground etching with drypoint and aquatint in black on Hosho paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.4 x 73.7 cm (2 1/8 x 29 in.)
    sheet: 17.2 x 83.2 cm (6 3/4 x 32 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.142.117

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kathan Brown, San Francisco: Gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite below plate mark: lower left: O.K.T.P.; lower right: Wiley '96

Wikidata ID

Q76360059

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