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1973

Robert Cottingham

Associated Names
Robert Cottingham

Artist, American, born 1935

Jack Lemon

Printer, American, born c. 1936

The image features bold, angular lines and circular forms arranged in a dynamic composition. The design includes the letters "H" and "O" resembling a vintage neon sign. Striking contrasts of light and shadow create an abstract perspective. The overall look is reminiscent of a classic hotel marquee.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    17-color lithograph on Special Arjomari paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 53.2 x 53 cm (20 15/16 x 20 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 58.3 x 57.3 cm (22 15/16 x 22 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.37.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Landwehr 1986, no. 3

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1981

  • Contemporary American Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1981, unnumbered brochure.

Bibliography

1986

  • Landwehr, William C. Robert Cottingham: A Print Retrospective 1972-1986. Exh. cat. Springfield: Springfield Art Museum, 1986.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Cottingham; lower right in graphite: 82/100

Markings

BS: Landfall Press chop; Landfall Press copyright

Wikidata ID

Q65576710

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