Palimpsest

2003

Robert Beckman and Ian Short

Associated Names
Robert Beckman

Artist, American, born 1958

Ian Short

Artist, American, born 1936

Experimental Printmaking Institute

Publisher

Three abstract compositions filled with overlapping lines, patterns, and shapes. The leftmost piece is a mixture of letters and symbols, resembling graffiti or a detailed map. The center piece shows a network of lines and dots reminiscent of a technical blueprint or electronic microchip. The rightmost artwork displays a texture of dots and lines, resembling woven fabric or digital noise.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on three sheets of wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple

  • Dimensions

    image (each approx.): 35.7 × 25.4 cm (14 1/16 × 10 in.)
    sheet (each approx.): 56.8 × 38.7 cm (22 3/8 × 15 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.82.1.7.a-c

  • Portfolio Title

    Master Artists/Master Printmakers: Portfolio I

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a blue portfolio cover with silver text. The cover is blue with white or light gray text reading: "MASTER ARTISTS MASTER PRINTMAKERS PORTFOLIO".

Master Artists Master Printmakers

Wayne Crothers, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Quentin Mosley, Allan Edmunds, John Dowell, Kay WalkingStick, Bodo Korsig, Grace Hartigan, Emma Amos, Various Artists, Ian Short, Robert Beckman, John Phillips, Curlee Raven Holton, Faith Ringgold, Sam Gilliam, David C. Driskell, Richard Anuszkiewicz

2003

The image consists of three panels, each containing two vertical rectangles aligned side by side with a contrasting thin line between them. The first panel on the left displays bright yellow rectangles bordered by light pastel lines. The central panel presents fiery red rectangles outlined in green and blue. The third panel on the right consists of dark black rectangles against vibrant yellow and orange edges.

Twin Portals: Homage to the Twin Towers

Richard Anuszkiewicz, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Robert Beckman, Ian Short

2003

The image shows an intricate composition of swirling lines and overlapping shapes that come together to form multiple abstract human faces. Features resembling eyes, noses, and lips can be seen on these faces, intertwined within the complex web of lines. A central shape resembling a hat is also visible. The artwork presents abstract interpretations of faces and hats through fluid and textured forms, offering a layered visual experience.

Brown Derby

David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Experimental Printmaking Institute

2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Experimental Printmaking Institute, Easton, Pennsylvania; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

a) "RSB/Ian '03" lower right margin, graphite. "14/50" lower center margin, graphite. "I" lower left margin;
b) "RSB/Ian '03" lower right margin, graphite. "14/50" lower center margin, graphite. "II" lower left margin, graphite;
c) "RSB/Ian '03" lower right margin, graphite. "14/50" lower center margin, graphite. "III" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

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Watermarks

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