Untitled (Patterned Figure) [recto]

n.d.

James Castle

Associated Names
James Castle

Artist, American, 1899 - 1977

This is a drawing of a stylized grid and shapes with a letter "T" in the center. The image features a repetitive diamond-patterned grid filling most of the frame, creating a textured background. In the central area, there is a shield-like shape with a letter "T" inside, set against the grid. The upper part of the image contains a row of rectangular shapes. The colors are primarily shades of purple and muted cream, giving the image a mosaic-like appearance. The overall style is simple and geometric, focusing on symmetry and pattern repetition.
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Artwork overview

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The image displays a pattern of bold black lines forming a grid-like background with uniform square shapes. In the center, there is a simplified depiction of a head with elongated oval eyes and a straight line for a mouth. The face is surrounded by a border of small circles, with undulating lines below suggesting a draped garment or collar. The top portion of the artwork is divided into rectangles that frame the scene.

Untitled (Man on Patterned Background) [verso]

James Castle

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by inheritance to his sister, Agnes C. Wade, 1977; by inheritance 1993 to Geraldine E. Garrow, Georgia M. Allred, Guy W. Wade Jr. and Gail M. Johnson; transferred 1996 to James Castle Collection (comprised of the heirs of Agnes C. Wade); transferred 2011 to James Castle Collection and Archive LP; acquired 2013 by NGA

Associated Names

Bibliography

2013

  • Brodie, Judith. "James Castle, Drawings, Artists' Books, and Assemblages." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art, no. 48 (Spring 2013): 28-29.

Wikidata ID

Q64580306

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