The Ring of Dreams: Joseph and His Brothers

1966

Peter Lipman-Wulf

Associated Names
Peter Lipman-Wulf

Artist, American, born 1905

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of twenty-three color engravings, including title page and engraving on cover, on mouldmade copperplate paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    case: 48.5 × 56 × 5 cm (19 1/8 × 22 1/16 × 1 15/16 in.)
    overall (portfolio): 45.5 × 54 × 4 cm (17 15/16 × 21 1/4 × 1 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1968.24.16-38

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Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover features a round, metallic or engraved element in its center, set against a textured deep red background. The metallic element contains the text: "JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS TEXT AND ENGRAVINGS BY PETER LIPMAN-WULF". The engraving is circular and appears to have abstract polygonal designs around its perimeter.

Cover Plate

Peter Lipman-Wulf

1966

This is a photograph of a circular design displaying text. The top reads "THE RING OF DREAMS", the central text states "JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS," followed by "TEXT AND ENGRAVINGS BY PETER LIPMAN WULF". The bottom text indicates "ADELPHI UNIVERSITY GARDEN CITY NEW YORK". The circle background has textured cut-out patterns in a greenish hue.

Title Page

Peter Lipman-Wulf

1966

This is a painting of two abstract figures interacting over a colorful, textured tapestry. The figures are outlined in black, resembling sketches, with muted, soft backgrounds. One figure is holding a richly textured cloth with patches of primary colors and neutral tones. The tapestry has an organic, flowing design, contrasting with the more linear portrayal of the figures. The expression and posture of the figures suggest interaction. The style is reminiscent of Pablo Picasso with abstracted simplicity and use of colors amidst a monochrome palette.

Joseph and His Brothers I

Peter Lipman-Wulf

1966

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