Drypoint Beta [special proof]

started 1980, published 1981

Ronald Davis

Associated Names
Ronald Davis

Artist, American, born 1937

Jacob Samuel

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a cube-like shape interwoven with multiple intersecting diagonal and vertical lines, creating a complex network of smaller triangular and quadrilateral forms within. This abstract representation gives an illusion of a three-dimensional geometric figure receding into space. The arrangement of lines resembles the structural framework of a building or a design reminiscent of wireframe models used in computer graphics.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.5 x 7.6 cm (6 7/8 x 3 in.)
    sheet: 34 x 22.8 cm (13 3/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1981.5.160

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1981 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 902.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 13.25. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S.P.; lower center in graphite: Ronald Davis; lower right in graphite: 1980; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: RD80-3018

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: © Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

Wikidata ID

Q74035652

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