Caitlin

2019

Swoon

Associated Names
Swoon

Artist, American, born 1977

Jason Ruhl

Printer

This image is composed of intricate, overlapping lines and shapes that form a complex scene. A dominant shape in the foreground is a spiraling, layered structure interwoven with architectural elements. The structures and shapes are decorated with patterns that evoke lace or filigree. At the center, a human figure is reaching upwards, grasping a string. In the background, there is a blend of geometric and architectural forms, including structures topped with pointed roofs and flag-like designs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color letterpress on Kozo paper, tipped onto brown Canson Mi-Tientes paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 53.7 × 34 cm (21 1/8 × 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.168.21


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Print Club of New York; purchased by Robert Stana and Thomas Judy, Washington, 2019; gift to NGA, 2020

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Swoon" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "150/200" lower right margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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