Triangular Fugue: A Suite of Eight Lithographs by John Dowell, Jr.

1965

John E. Dowell, Jr.

Associated Names
John Dowell

Artist, American, born 1941

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of 8 lithographs, including title page and colophon

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.432.1-10

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Associated Artworks

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The image contains bold, angular shapes with a red triangular form in the center. Above, an abstract swath of blue and brown is featured with the word "TRIANGULAR" in large textured letters. Smaller markings in red, blue, and orange add movement, similar to scattered brushstrokes or musical notations. The word "FUGUE" is displayed within the triangular shape, referencing musical structures. The background is white, enhancing the colorful elements which resemble a dynamic landscape map.

Title Page for "Triangular Fugue"

John Dowell, John Dowell

1965

The image features an abstract composition with a triangular shape and blurred edges, surrounded by flowing lines and splashes of color. Swooping lines and scattered markings are present, reminiscent of natural elements. The triangular form serves as a focal point, with red and green tones hinting at a landscape. Splatters and loops in reds and greens extend across the canvas.

Triangular Fugue I

John Dowell, John Dowell

1965

The image features an array of lines and shapes intersecting with intricate patterns. The shapes appear abstract and float in a space without a defined background. Some elements resemble bones or skeletal structures, while others evoke hieroglyphics or architectural sketches. The artwork is colored in vibrant hues of orange and teal, with a ground textured in deeper blue tones.

Triangular Fugue II

John Dowell, John Dowell

1965

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