The Wife of Bath's Tale

1965

David MacDermott and Diane Conard MacDermott

Associated Names
David MacDermott

Artist, American, active 1960s

Diane Conard MacDermott

Artist, American, active 1960s

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio with thirteen color relief etchings including cover with text by Geoffrey Chaucer

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1976.54.22-34

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows rough, sketch-like lines forming an abstract representation of a rider on horseback. The horse's head is downturned, structured by dense, scribbled lines, while the rider appears in a simplified form atop the horse with minimal detail. A red abstract shape at the bottom contrasts with the monochromatic depiction of the horse and rider.

Untitled

David MacDermott, Diane Conard MacDermott

1965

This is a drawing of a title page for "The Wife of Bath's Tale". The drawing features the title "The Wife of Bath's Tale" at the top in a handwritten style. Below it lists the writer, translator, and illustrators involved. The lower half shows an intricate drawing in brown and beige tones with strong dark lines. The name "Pomegranate Press" appears, suggesting a publication or printing press attribution. The drawing includes a signature and an edition number at the bottom.

Title Page for The Wife of Bath's Tale

David MacDermott, Diane Conard MacDermott

1965

The image shows abstract forms of three intertwined human figures depicted with various lines and textures. The figures appear nude and are engaged in dynamic poses that suggest movement or closeness. Below the figures, there is text in an elegant script similar to medieval manuscripts. The composition combines the abstract human shapes with the written text, creating a narrative suggestion.

They came to court. This knight, in full array

David MacDermott, Diane Conard MacDermott

1965

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