Reaper (j)

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 displays intersecting lines and geometric shapes arranged in a detailed design. A large triangular shape with a textured pattern is on the left, surrounded by overlapping lines resembling frames or scaffolding. Two circles, one solid and one partially filled, are on the right. Small triangles edge the bottom in a sawtooth pattern. The composition suggests a futuristic vehicle or mechanism in motion.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and roulette

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.3 × 29.5 cm (9 3/16 × 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.788

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mayer 1984, no. 29

  • 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

Q65576579

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