Tracing for Changes and Disappearances #32 (5 of 11)

1982

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

The image shows a sketch or draft of a plan. The point of view is from above, as if looking down on a diagram or map. The horizon is represented by a straight horizontal line running across the image about one-third from the top. There are several lines intersecting and curving around this line. Above the horizon line, there is a gentle curve with text. Closest to us on the lower left, there is a series of diagonal lines forming triangular sections, labeled with numbers and shaded differently. There is also a column of handwritten text on the lower left, listing numbers and possibly color or material annotations. The overall color palette is minimal, with the entire image drawn in pencil or a similar gray medium, against a light background. The style is rough and sketchy, conveying a preliminary or conceptual stage. The paper shows tape marks at the corners and light folding lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on tracing paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 48.26 x 60.96 cm (19 x 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.110.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2012, gift of Kathan Brown

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite, upper left: C&D 32 Run 5; [numerous inscribed printing instructions and diagrams overall]

Wikidata ID

Q64582153

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