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Nature Returns, Small Version

1984

Robert Fichter

Associated Names

Robert Fichter

Artist, American, 1939 - 2023

The image portrays various shapes and lines merging into an abstract composition. In the center, there is a bright red humanoid figure resembling a mannequin or statue. Flying ducks with spread wings surround the figure. Below, a taxidermy deer head with antlers is mounted, and a small skeleton figure hangs from the antlers. The background features swirling colors and textures, with leafy branches interspersed.

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

1986.26.34

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. 302, no. 89.

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in black ink: Graphic Studio/USF Robert Fichter Nature Returns 1984

Wikidata ID

Q64159517

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