Untitled

1999

Joseph Norman

Associated Names
Joseph Norman

Artist, American, born 1957

Martin Hunt

Printer

Malaspina Printmakers Society

Publisher

The image shows a close-up view of a dense network of intertwining vines and branches. The composition fills the central area of the image, with no visible horizon line, focusing entirely on the intricate tangle of natural forms. The artwork appears to be rendered in a detailed, monochrome style using fine, meticulous brushstrokes or possibly etching techniques that accentuate the textures of the bark and the twisting patterns of the vines. The color palette is a spectrum of grays, ranging from deep charcoal to light ash tones, giving a high-contrast, dramatic visual impact that highlights the complexity of the organic shapes. The intricate detailing creates a sense of depth and movement, drawing the eye through the elaborate maze of branches.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black with chine collé on Johannot wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Chazan)

  • Dimensions

    image: 25.4 × 22.86 cm (10 × 9 in.)
    sheet: 29.37 × 26.67 cm (11 9/16 × 10 1/2 in.)
    support: 66.36 × 56.83 cm (26 1/8 × 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3147.11

  • Portfolio Title

    Der Tiergarten, Berlin: Herbst Notizen (The Zoo, Berlin: Autumn Notes)

Associated Artworks

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This is a lithograph of a botanical design with text. The central section features a small black ink drawing of a plant with a few leaves. Below this, the text reads "DER TIERGARTEN Berlin Herbst Notizen" followed by "JOSEPH NORMAN Lithographs 1999". The artwork is printed on a light beige textured background. The composition combines text and image elements harmoniously.

Title Page

Joseph Norman, Martin Hunt, Malaspina Printmakers Society

1999

The image features a red textured surface with gold-colored text in the center. The text reads: "DER TIERGARTEN Berlin by JOSEPH NORMAN Lithographs 1999."

Der Tiergarten, Berlin: Herbst Notizen (The Zoo, Berlin: Autumn Notes)

Joseph Norman, Martin Hunt, Malaspina Printmakers Society

1999

The image shows a cluster of flowing, overlapping lines and shapes, curving and intersecting in an intricate pattern. This abstract composition resembles tangled branches or twigs, each marked by striations and textures that suggest the rough surface of bark. The dense arrangement of these forms creates a visual complexity that might remind viewers of a thicket or a dense underbrush found in nature. There are elements that also hint at leaves or foliage, contributing to the overall organic impression.

Untitled

Joseph Norman, Martin Hunt, Malaspina Printmakers Society

1999

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Chazan, Providence, Rhode Island; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1999; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 18/25; lower center in graphite: J. Norman; lower right in graphite: 19.9.9.; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 18

Markings

embossed lower right: [Martin Hunt]; embossed lower right: MPS [Malaspina Printmakers Society]

Watermarks

Johannot [infinity symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q77263041

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