Evidence of Swimming in Assyria

1971

John Randolph Carter

Associated Names
John Randolph Carter

Artist, American, born 1941

Kelpra Studio

Publisher

This composition shows a central figure reminiscent of a vintage deep-sea diving suit in the middle of a light yellow background. On either side are symmetrical abstract hands in vibrant yellow and red on a purple backdrop. Above the diving suit are two identical images of a stylized geometric skyscraper in a pop art style with bold colors. The top section features circular and square shapes outlined in contrasting pinks and yellows. Below the figure is a simplified outline of a sled with seats and a steering wheel. The color palette includes bold colors like browns, purples, pinks, and yellows.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 96.52 × 64.77 cm (38 × 25 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.19.2

  • Series Title

    Night Croquet

Associated Artworks

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The image features geometric shapes and bold lines, with a central abstract composition. At the top, a rectangle encloses another section with silhouettes of brown trees against a blue background. Below, two zebras, facing opposite directions, dominate the frame with their blue-and-white striped bodies, placed on a vibrant backdrop made of colorful triangles and squares in red, yellow, blue, and pink.

Zebrarbez

John Randolph Carter, Kelpra Studio

1971

This is a promotional poster for a collection of artwork by John Randolph Carter. The design features text in various fonts and colors on a black background, promoting a suite of photo screen prints titled "Night Croquet". Two line drawings of figures with croquet mallets are placed symmetrically at the top. The text highlights various elements contained within the portfolio, such as robots, astronauts, magic tricks, and strange animals. The poster includes a combination of yellow, red, purple, blue, and white text organized into sections that highlight different features and titles of the prints within the collection.

Night Croquet

John Randolph Carter, Kelpra Studio

1971

The image shows a structure of intertwined cylindrical shapes forming a knot, colored in red, blue, orange, yellow, and brown. The backdrop consists of rectangular and oval shapes in black, brown, and tan hues. At the top, there is a symmetrical landscape with bright orange, blue, green, and yellow colors. Below, two identical figures resembling astronauts or vintage diving suits are depicted in grayscale.

Kiko and Kocko Protect the Valley from Intruders

John Randolph Carter, Kelpra Studio

1971

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the Artist to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite, center left: Evidence of Swimming in Assyria; center right: 23/100 John Randolph Carter 1971

Markings

stamped in gray, lower right verso: K [in box] / 7749

Wikidata ID

Q77261027

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