Portrait of My Father [special proof]

started 1990, published 1993

Jonathan Borofsky

Associated Names
Jonathan Borofsky

Artist, American, born 1942

Stanley Baden

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Carmen Schilaci

Printer, American, born 1966

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows an abstract representation of a turtle with a shell divided into colorful segments by black lines. Inside these segments is a pattern resembling stained glass in colors such as green, blue, pink, and tan. The outer edges of the turtle are detailed with a textured pattern similar to mosaic or cobblestones. A photo of an elderly man's face is positioned within the shell.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2016 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1574.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 7.79. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: SP 1/10; lower right in grpahite: Jonathan Borofsky; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JB90-5197

Markings

embossed lower right: © 1993 J.B. & [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

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