The Channel

1985

Jim Dine

Associated Names
Jim Dine

Artist, American, born 1935

This is a drawing of a human skull. The image shows a detailed and textured depiction of a skull, focusing on the front view. The skull is rendered with dark shading and distinct highlights, particularly around the eye sockets and nasal area. The teeth are detailed, contributing to the lifelike representation. The background features swirling, abstract patterns that create depth and movement. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and gray tones creating a haunting and dramatic atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint, aquatint, and power-tool drypoint in black on Hahnemühle paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 85.73 × 65.41 cm (33 3/4 × 25 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 107.32 × 78.11 cm (42 1/4 × 30 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.11.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    D'Oench/Feinberg 1986, no. 189

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the artist, 2014.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1986

  • D'Oench, Ellen G., and Jean E. Feinberg. Jim Dine: Prints, 1977-1985. New York: Harper & Row, 1986, no. 189.

Inscriptions

in graphite, below plate mark: A/P Jim Dine 1986

Wikidata ID

Q77006290

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