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Space Heater

1984

Robert Fichter

Associated Names

Robert Fichter

Artist, American, 1939 - 2023

Swirling lines and curved shapes in vibrant colors form an abstract landscape. In the center, there is a human figure with a skull-like face surrounded by flowers. Whimsical trees and wave-like patterns are in the background. Animals and figures are also present. The sky changes from orange to purple.

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Artwork overview

Medium

silver dye bleach print
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

image/sheet: 60.96 × 76.2 cm (24 × 30 in.)
Accession Number

1986.26.32

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; Gift to NGA, 1986.

Associated Names

University of South Florida Foundation

Bibliography

1991

Fine, Ruth E., and Mary Lee Corlett. Graphicstudio: Contemporary Art from the Collaborative Workshop at the University of South Florida. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, p. 303, no. 90.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in black marker ink: USF Graphic Studio proof "Space Heater" RW Fichter 1984.

Wikidata ID

Q64159515

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