Plate (folio 26, side B, verso) from The Departure of the Argonaut

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Francesco Clemente

Associated Names
Francesco Clemente

Artist, Italian, born 1952

Rolf Neumann

Printer

Petersburg Press

Publisher

This is a photograph of a page of text with naval signal flags alongside the margin. The page contains a passage describing a personal journey and reflections on identity, interwoven with encounters in various locations. The text is accompanied by a series of maritime flags arranged vertically on the left side. Each flag consists of geometric patterns and primary colors, creating a visually striking contrast against the off-white background of the page. The flags include combinations of squares, diamonds, and lines, rendered in shades of blue, yellow, red, and white. The narrative text is printed in a formal serif font and occupies the majority of the page.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on Okawara paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    overall: 64.5 x 100 cm (25 3/8 x 39 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.57.1.26a

  • Series Title

    The Departure of the Argonaut

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of abstract geometric shapes with text incorporated. The drawing consists of a large circle containing a complex pattern of overlapping triangles and lines that form a symmetrical star-like configuration. Within this arrangement, there is a smaller collage element that includes a grayscale image of a section of an ancient ruin. To the right of the geometric figure, there is a column of text. The composition suggests an interplay between the mathematical precision of the geometric shapes and the narrative or conceptual depth offered by the accompanying text.

Plate (folio 1, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983

This is a photograph of a beige surface with embossed text. The image displays a plain beige textured backdrop with subtly impressed text. The top line reads "ALBERTO SAVINIO" and the second line reads "FRANCESCO CLEMENTE" arranged below it in a curved manner. The text is embossed, giving it a subtle appearance against the textured fabric or paper.

The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Alberto Savinio, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press, George Scrivani

1983

Plate (folio 2, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: questa pe[??]uola [illegible] / una bellissima raffigurariom

Markings

"Alba Argonaut" encircled, verso, lower right margin, gray stamped ink. "26" encircled, verso, lower right margin, gray stamped ink.

Wikidata ID

Q74874887

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