Colophon for "Triangular Fugue"

1965

John E. Dowell, Jr.

Associated Names
John Dowell

Artist, American, born 1941

John Dowell

Printer, American, born 1941

The image displays abstract shapes and lines in red and blue hues across the canvas. The composition is concentrated more in the upper and lower sections. Red splatters and blue lines create dynamic movement. Handwritten texts are interspersed throughout, contributing to the chaotic yet organized appearance of the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colophon with color lithograph from a portfolio of 8 lithographs, including title page and colophon, on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43 × 35.6 cm (16 15/16 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.432.10

  • Series Title

    Triangular Fugue [see GP record 1980.45.432-441]

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

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

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

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"John E. Dowell Jr" lower right compostition, artist's hand. Not dated. Verso: none.

Markings

(John Dowell chopmark) lower left margin.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65572601

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