QUAD (897)

1997

Creighton Michael

Associated Names
Creighton Michael

Artist, American, born 1949

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite, gesso, and shellac on four sheets of Bristol board

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky

  • Dimensions

    sheet (each): 60.96 × 47.94 cm (24 × 18 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.143.2.a-d

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Associated Artworks

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The image features curving lines and elongated shapes intersecting and overlapping in a deliberate arrangement on a muted background. The abstract artwork resembles a mix of cylindrical and vase-like forms, reminiscent of geometric structures. The intertwining lines create a visual dance suggesting transparent fabric or moving light patterns.

QUAD (897)

Creighton Michael

1997

The image features intersecting lines and shapes, including black outlines of elongated ellipses, slanted rectangles, and arching and spiraling lines on a beige background. Grid-like patterns formed by short strokes are also present.

QUAD (897)

Creighton Michael

1997

The image features intersecting lines and curves on a textured beige background. The lines weave over and under each other, creating loops and angular sections. The interplay of thick and thin lines creates a sense of movement and dimensionality in the composition.

QUAD (897)

Creighton Michael

1997

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, New York; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

  • Visual Matrix, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL, 2000.

Inscriptions

lower right verso of upper left sheet in graphite: UL Creighton Quad 897 / 1997; lower right verso of upper right sheet in graphite: UR Creighton 1997 Quad (897); lower right verso of lower left sheet in graphite: LL Quad 897 / Creighton 1997; lower right verso of lower right in graphite: Creighton 1997 LR Quad 897

Wikidata ID

Q64540624

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