Negro Singing from For Carl Zigrosser

1964

Robert F. McGovern

Associated Names
Robert F. McGovern

Artist, American, 1933 - 2011

The image is a black and white illustration that shows a profile view of a person's head and neck. The person is positioned in profile, facing the left side of the image. Their facial features, hair, and neck are depicted with distinct lines and shading, without showing their clothing or upper torso. The illustration is set against a plain, light-colored background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.9 × 12.6 cm (7 1/16 × 4 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.5 × 30.7 cm (15 15/16 × 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1475.6

  • Series Title

    For Carl Zigrosser [1980.45.1475-1485]

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an abstract artwork portraying a natural scene, possibly trees or foliage, from a direct and flat perspective. There is no horizon line, with overlapping abstract forms and lines dominating the composition. The brushstrokes or lines are loose and scribbled, reflecting an impressionistic style with dynamic energy. The color palette includes greys, blacks, and light earth tones, creating a muted visual effect. Elements closer to the viewer have bolder lines, while those further away are less defined, suggesting depth and layering within the abstraction. The composition is busy, conveying a sense of lively, controlled chaos.

Island Summer from For Carl Zigrosser

George Bunker

1964

The image shows a plain gray background with the text "FOR CARL ZIGROSSER" centered on it. The focus is on the bold black text against the uniform gray backdrop.

For Carl Zigrosser

Various Artists

1964

The image features irregular shapes and flowing lines intertwining across the canvas to create an abstract composition. Among the shapes are a red oval, a green elongated form, a round yellow circle, and a blue and black section. The artwork evokes a playful collage of different objects floating in an undefined space.

Fruit-ful from For Carl Zigrosser

Edward Colker

1964

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"RFMcG" lower right composition, in wood. "RFMcGovern" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. ""Negro Singing"" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q74031919

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