Drypoint Kappa [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 contains various abstract shapes including a semi-circle filled with horizontal lines in the top left corner, a rectangular form with vertical streaks and a triangular grid pattern at the top in the center, and a sharp triangular prism shape at the bottom. The lines and angles overlap to create an abstract composition. The combination of slanting lines, diagonal crosshatching, and varying thicknesses adds depth and dimension to the image.
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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

    1981.5.168

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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 910.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 13.38. 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: RD80-3030

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74035707

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