Disasters

1972

Roger Brown

Associated Names
Roger Brown

Artist, American, 1941 - 1997

The image displays two intersecting angular structures with rectangular windows, creating an X-shaped form. Silhouettes of people are visible through the windows, with some appearing to be in motion or falling. The background shows bright orange and red flames, while isolated geometric shapes in white represent debris. The overall scene conveys a familiar urban disaster scenario, with dynamic elements and tilted buildings creating a sense of chaos.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color offset lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull

  • Dimensions

    image: 68.9 × 43.5 cm (27 1/8 × 17 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 60.64 × 39.69 cm (23 7/8 × 15 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.157.4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired for NGA by purchase from Roger Brown Study Collection in 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

exhibition title printed in border, along bottom: ROGER BROWN DISASTERS / PHYLLIS KIND GALLERY . 226 E. Ontario . Chicago . Opening Jan. 5 1973 - 5-7 pm

Wikidata ID

Q77015882

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