Between the Eyes

1995

Christopher Brown

Associated Names
Christopher Brown

Artist, American, born 1951

Crown Point Press

Publisher

Renée Bott

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

Daria Sywulak

Printer, American, born 1960

The image shows overlapping circular shapes forming a binocular-like pattern at the center, surrounded by a blurred background. The artwork combines abstract elements with a busy maritime scene. The circular view resembles looking through binoculars, focusing on a specific ship while other boats and water are faintly visible beyond the circles. This composition suggests observing life at sea, with the central imagery standing out as if examining a fleet from afar.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure with softground etching and aquatint printed in yellow

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.2 x 34.6 cm (9 1/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 40.6 x 50.2 cm (16 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.142.113.1

  • Series Title

    Gravure Group

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a black book or folder cover. The image shows a dark, solid-colored cover with a light-colored label affixed to the right edge. The label contains text that reads "Gravure Group" with names listed below: Brown, Marioni, Outlaw, and Ruscha, followed by "Crown Point Press" and the year "1995" beneath it. The appearance is minimalistic and modern.

Gravure Group

Various Artists, Crown Point Press, Daria Sywulak, Renée Bott

1995

This is a painting of a hand against a dark background. The image shows an outstretched hand with fingers splayed apart, centered against a solid dark blue background. The hand is illuminated with light gradations of orange to white, emphasizing its contours.

The Hand of the Artist

Tom Marioni, Crown Point Press, Daria Sywulak, Renée Bott

1995

The image features a nocturnal urban scene captured from street-level. The row of lit storefronts creates a horizon, with a bright "BREENS" shop sign standing out in the distance. The photo has a grainy texture and showcases a contrast between dark shades and vibrant yellows and reds.

3rd Street

Tom Marioni, Crown Point Press, Daria Sywulak, Renée Bott

1995

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite below plate mark; lower left: OKTP; lower right: Christopher Brown, 1995

Wikidata ID

Q76337458

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