Ordeal by Roses

1963

Eikoh Hosoe

Associated Names
Eikoh Hosoe

Artist, Japanese, 1933 - 2024

The image shows intricate lines and shapes, with ornate swirls and curls decorating the center. There is a clock with Roman numerals in the center, resting on a pedestal resembling an abstract human torso. In the background, there are influences of Gothic-style castle spires, connecting to medieval architecture. Overall, the image creates a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere, blending time with historical motifs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Fern M. Schad

  • Dimensions

    image: 32.1 × 24.2 cm (12 5/8 × 9 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 36 × 28 cm (14 3/16 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.143.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fern M. Schad, New York; gift to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right below image in graphite: Hosoe; on verso, signed by artist, lower center in graphite: Ordeal by Roses, 1963 Eikoh Hosoe; upper left: For / Cathleen James; by unknown hand, lower left: R:29.1

Markings

blind stamp, lower left below image: Eikoh Hosoe

Wikidata ID

Q64147321

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