U from Type

2004

Richard Tuttle

Associated Names
Richard Tuttle

Artist, American, born 1941

Dena Schuckit

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Case Hudson

Printer, American, born 1968

Crown Point Press

Publisher

In the center of the composition is a small square filled with a grid-like texture. The texture creates an abstract pattern with thin, vertical blue shapes. These blue forms resemble drops of water or slender petals scattered across a dark linen-like background. The surrounding area is a vast expanse of white, emphasizing the central textured section and making the blue elements appear as isolated features in a minimalist design.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint and etching from a portfolio of nine aquatints, six etchings with aquatint, six drypoints with aquatint, four drypoints, and one drypoint with etching, printed chine collé with tarlatan on wove Somerset paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.6 x 7.6 cm (3 x 3 in.)
    sheet: 31.8 x 31.5 cm (12 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.122.155.21

Associated Artworks

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The image features a small square with an abstract shape made of dotted lines and solid areas resembling an open padlock. The central figure is isolated on a plain white background, highlighting its abstract quality. The form resembles a padlock, suggesting a familiar object embedded within an abstract representation.

A from Type

Richard Tuttle, Dena Schuckit, Case Hudson, Crown Point Press

2004

Type

Richard Tuttle, Dena Schuckit, Case Hudson, John DeMerritt, Crown Point Press

2004

The image features geometric shapes made of straight, angular lines in yellow, red, and blue colors on a blank canvas. The shapes are arranged compactly in the center, creating a puzzle or Tetris-like composition. The white space around the shapes accentuates their colors and forms.

B from Type

Richard Tuttle, Dena Schuckit, Case Hudson, Crown Point Press

2004

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA from Kathan Brown, San Francisco, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"RDT '03" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand, written twice. "U" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand, written twice. "OKTP" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand, written twice. "1. 981 / 2. CERRUL" verso, lower center sheet, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q76438702

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