Untitled

1972

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

James Sheehy

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

Fred Genis

Printer, Australian, born the Netherlands, 1934

The image shows a series of overlapping and angular lines formed by handwritten text scattered diagonally across the page. The presentation of words and letters resembles fallen leaves or twigs. Variations in boldness and orientation of the text can be seen, along with three parallel lines near the bottom. The chaotic arrangement creates a visual texture that is irregular and reminiscent of a stormy sky with branches and scribbles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    image: 56 x 38 cm (22 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.145.9.a

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a blue fabric-covered folder or box with a bow. The image shows a neatly covered item enveloped in deep blue fabric. The fabric appears smooth and covers the entire item. A dark ribbon is tied into a bow on the right side, adding a touch of elegance to the design. The overall appearance is minimalistic and understated.

Mushroom Book

John Cage, Lois Long, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Hollander Graphic Workshop

1972

This is a drawing of abstractly arranged handwritten text. The drawing contains clusters of black handwritten words and phrases scattered across a white page. The text overlaps and interweaves, with some words more legible than others. The overlapping words form dense areas in some spots, while in others, the text is more spread out. The handwritten text varies in size and orientation, adding to the overall sense of disorder and complexity. The background is blank.

Untitled

John Cage, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Hollander Graphic Workshop

1972

The image shows a map outline of the contiguous United States with clusters of handwriting throughout and outside the shape. The lines forming the map are bold and vary in thickness, implying boundaries and topographical features. The text appears like scattered annotations, suggesting a personal journey mapping out multiple directions.

Untitled

John Cage, James Sheehy, Fred Genis

1972

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lois Long, New York; purchased 2001 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: 50/75 / IX / John Cage

Markings

BS: Hollander Workshop

Watermarks

Arches

Wikidata ID

Q76346272

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