Reaper (b)

1949

Richard Hamilton

Associated Names
Richard Hamilton

Artist, British, 1922 - 2011

Slade School of Fine Art, University College London

Printer, British

Richard Hamilton

Publisher, British, 1922 - 2011

The image depicts intersecting lines and geometric shapes, such as triangles, circles, and ellipses, forming a complex web of forms. The arrangement of shapes could be interpreted as machine-like structures or mechanics, similar to gears and pulleys in industrial machinery. There is a circular form on the left that resembles a wheel or sprocket, while an elongated oval connected to a triangular section may suggest a basic vehicle or device in motion. The composition combines sharp angles and curved lines in an intricate pattern.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint and etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23 × 28.7 cm (9 1/16 × 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.786

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mayer 1984, no. 21

  • Series Title

    The Reaper

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1984

  • Richard Hamilton Prints 1939-1983: A Complete Catalogue of Graphic Works. London: Edition Hansjorg Mayer, in association with Waddington Graphics, 1984. Entries by Edward Thorden.

Wikidata ID

Q65576575

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