Untitled

1984

Louisa Chase

Associated Names
Louisa Chase

Artist, American, 1951 - 2016

Carol Weaver

Printer, American

Felix Harlan

Printer, American

The image shows an array of curved lines overlapping to create an intricate web-like pattern, surrounded by soft shaded areas.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and spitbite aquatint in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Joshua P. Smith

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.5 x 15 cm (4 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 28 x 28.2 cm (11 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.155.8.6

  • Series Title

    (see record for portfolio, 2004.155.8.1-6)

Associated Artworks

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The image displays intersecting and curving lines distributed across the canvas, creating an abstract composition. The lines overlap and there are scattered dots present. The composition suggests movement similar to swirling wind or tangled branches. The black lines crisscross and coil, creating a chaotic, nature-inspired texture that could be reminiscent of underbrush or scattered twigs in a forest. These elements combine in an abstract manner, prompting the viewer to draw connections to natural forms and patterns.

Untitled

Louisa Chase, Felix Harlan, Carol Weaver

1984

Untitled

Louisa Chase, Felix Harlan, Carol Weaver

1984

The image is composed of thin intersecting lines, arcs, dark smudges, and scattered dots, creating a textured abstract composition. The overlapping lines form a tangled web resembling a nest or a bundle of threads. The overall impression is one of movement and energy, akin to swirling currents of air or water.

Untitled

Louisa Chase, Felix Harlan, Carol Weaver

1984

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington D.C.; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: B.A.T.; lower right in graphite: Louisa Chase 84

Markings

BS: H + W [chop of Harlan and Weaver]

Wikidata ID

Q76347777

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