Homage to Turner

1975

Jay Moon

Associated Names
Jay Moon

Artist, American, active 1972/1977

The image is a monochromatic illustration of tumultuous seas. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the horizon with sailing ships silhouetted against a dark sky. The seas are depicted with swirling and stippled patterns, white caps indicating powerful waves. The sky displays rain and storm clouds with intricate etching marks. The palette is black and white, enhancing the stormy effect.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    linocut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10 × 15.4 cm (3 15/16 × 6 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 15.8 × 26.1 cm (6 1/4 × 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1060

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Moon '75" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "homage to Turner" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65571760

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