The Oil of Gladness

1988

Jim Dine

Associated Names
Jim Dine

Artist, American, born 1935

Alan Holoubek

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Tom Pruitt

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Patrick Foy

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Greg Burnet

Printer, Australian, born 1953

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows an abstract composition of geometric shapes outlined in bold, black lines. The shapes form a figure resembling a human torso silhouette. The sections are filled with vibrant colors such as reds, greens, yellows, and blues. The background features large sweeping strokes and textured lines, adding to the abstract nature of the piece. The overall appearance is of a colorful, fragmented figure.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa; acquired 1989 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

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. 301, no. 79.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: N.G.A. proof. Jim Dine 1988; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 1091

Markings

stamped lower left verso in gray ink: [Graphicstudio] / © 1988 Jim Dine / Graphicstudio U.S.F

Wikidata ID

Q74883909

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