Untitled

1999

Georg Baselitz

Associated Names
Georg Baselitz
Artist, German, 1938 - 2026
Robert Creeley
Author, American, 1926 - 2005
Erika Greenberg-Schneider
Processing And Proofing, American
Hank Hine
Collaborator & Supervisor, American
Tim Baker
Edition Production, American, active late 20th century
Jill Lerner
Edition Production, American, active late 20th century
Jennifer Melko
Technical Collaborator, American
Robert Hanning
Technical Collaborator, American
Graphicstudio
Publisher
The image showcases a collection of intertwined lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. Bold black lines create contours resembling hands and arms, with red circular shapes resembling flowers and green pointed lines suggesting leaves and stems. The overall effect is a visual representation blending human-like forms with floral elements in an abstract and striking manner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black and color aquatint on Somerset paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida

  • Dimensions

    plate: 43.5 x 33 cm (17 1/8 x 13 in.)
    sheet (closed): 49.5 x 36.2 cm (19 1/2 x 14 1/4 in.)
    sheet (open): 49.5 x 73 cm (19 1/2 x 28 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.111.35.5

  • Series Title

    Signs

Associated Artworks

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The image contains distinct shapes and lines in two contrasting sections. On the left are abstract outlines resembling a human form on a white background. On the right, there is a dense area of overlapping lines creating abstract patterns on a white background. These sections highlight the contrast between soft shapes and intricate patterns.

Title Page

Robert Creeley, Georg Baselitz, Erika Greenberg-Schneider, Hank Hine, Tim Baker, Jill Lerner, Jennifer Melko, Robert Hanning, Graphicstudio
1999
This is a photograph of a cover with textual elements. The image features bold typography centered on a white background, with the names "Baselitz" and "Creeley" prominently displayed in contrasting black and green colors both in standard and inverted orientations. The layout is framed by green vertical borders on both sides, providing a visual boundary that emphasizes the simplicity and clarity of the design. The overall composition suggests a formal and modern style, focusing on direct text presentation.

Signs

Georg Baselitz, Robert Creeley, Graphicstudio
1999
The image displays bold, black swirling lines creating abstract shapes resembling a human figure. The top features circular lines twisting into spiral forms. Below, dense lines construct a form possibly connected to the human body, suggesting a torso, foot, or leg. The intricate, overlapping lines convey movement and complexity, alluding to familiar anatomical elements in an abstract way.

Untitled

Georg Baselitz, Robert Creeley, Erika Greenberg-Schneider, Hank Hine, Tim Baker, Jill Lerner, Jennifer Melko, Robert Hanning, Graphicstudio
1999

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2001 from Graphicstudio U.S.F., the publisher.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

image on right panel, lower left in graphite: AP 3/10; lower right in graphite: Baselitz 99

Wikidata ID

Q76340834

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