Neger Geburnt, USA (The Birth of Black Man)

1974

Jorg Schuldhess

Associated Names
Jorg Schuldhess

Artist, Swiss, born 1941

The image displays various shapes and lines. Two teardrop shapes enclose standing and reclining figures, connected by hourglass-like shapes. The composition includes rain-like droplets, a cat-like silhouette on a line, circular designs resembling mandalas, a fish on the right, and a cluster of flowers at the bottom center. The scene appears dreamlike with whimsical, symbolic elements in a garden setting.
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The image features a vertical rectangular column made up of horizontal lines in shades of red, brown, and beige. The lines create a textured appearance resembling weathered wood or stacked bricks.

Untitled

Daniel Brush

1974

The image shows a person operating machinery in an industrial setting. The person is wearing an apron and holding a long handle. The background includes exposed pipes and electrical wires on the ceiling. The text "WASHINGTON PORTFOLIO '74" is visible on the right-hand side of the image.

The Washington Portfolio '74

Various Artists

1974

The image contains two stylized portraits of the same person resembling George Washington. One portrait is in black and white with detailed shading and a backdrop of yellow dots. The other portrait is in blue tones and framed by a blue rectangle. Both portraits show the person's face and shoulders with distinct features like prominent brows, a long nose, and a firm mouth. The hair is stylized and appears rolled or curly. There are no visible clothes or background elements, just the dotted yellow pattern on the left and the solid blue on the right. The portraits contrast each other through their use of color and shading, set against a plain background.

Bi-George

Michael Clark

1974

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Wikidata ID

Q65572822