Tailing

1995

Gay Outlaw

Associated Names
Gay Outlaw

Artist, American, born 1959

Crown Point Press

Publisher

Renée Bott

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

Daria Sywulak

Printer, American, born 1960

The image shows a vertical composition with a central line that undulates in a zigzag or serpentine pattern across a black background. The abstract form resembles a string of vertebrae or a twisted ribbon, conveying a sense of movement and connectivity. Its texture and appearance suggest layering or segmenting, similar to the structure of a spine or a series of stacked irregular blocks. The contrast between the black background and the light-colored central form emphasizes the intricate details within the shapes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.2 x 21.3 cm (6 x 8 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 40.6 x 50.2 cm (16 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.142.113.4

  • Series Title

    Gravure Group

Associated Artworks

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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.

Between the Eyes

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Daria Sywulak

1995

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

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: GO, '95

Wikidata ID

Q76340695

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