Drypoint—Ocean Surface (Second State) [special proof]

started 1984, published 1985

Vija Celmins

Associated Names
Vija Celmins

Artist, American, born Latvia, 1938

Doris Simmelink

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a detailed view of water, with waves creating a textured pattern. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the expanse of water. The technique used highlights the ripples and contours of the waves with what appear to be brushstrokes or pencil lines. The color scheme is black and white, enhancing the texture of the water.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20 x 25.3 cm (7 7/8 x 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 60.9 x 48.2 cm (24 x 19 in.)
    framed: 69.5 x 56.8 cm (27 3/8 x 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.74.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1991 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • Gemini G.E.L.: Recent Prints and Sculpture, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1994, no. 5.

1996

  • Gemini G.E.L.: Recent Prints and Sculpture, Marsh Art Gallery, Richmond, Virginia, 1996, no. 5.

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1225.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 9.11. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S.P.; lower right in graphite: V. Celmins; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: VC84-3101

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74888555

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