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Shell Ginger

1984

Jim Dine

Associated Names

Jim Dine

Artist, American, born 1935

The image contains a botanical illustration of a plant with large elongated leaves and clustered flowers. The color palette is monochromatic featuring shades of black and white. The large leaves extend vertically on the right side of the image, while the cluster of flowers is positioned towards the upper left, emerging from a stem that curves upwards. The background is plain white, highlighting the intricate black outlines and shades within the plant illustration.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint, engraving, and electric tool work on Rives BFK paper (facing _Shell Ginger_ by John Ashberry)
Credit Line

Gift of Jim Dine, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

plate: 45.4 x 30.5 cm (17 7/8 x 12 in.)
page size: 52 x 35.5 cm (20 1/2 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1991.114.3.aa
Catalogue Raisonné

D'Oench/Feinberg 1986, no. 177, State aa

The image shows a collection of flowers and leaves drawn in black ink. The main flower is located at the top left corner. The color palette is black and white. The arrangement flows from bottom left to top right, with flowers and foliage scattered throughout the composition. — Details from Nancy's Garden

Jim Dine

1984

The Temple of Flora

Jim Dine

1984

The image displays large, stylized leaves and flowers resembling those of tropical plants. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black and shades of gray on a white background. The leaves point upward and outward, surrounding a central group of abstracted petals. — Bird-of-Paradise

Jim Dine

1984

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

D'Oench, Ellen G., and Jean E. Feinberg. Jim Dine: Prints, 1977-1985. New York: Harper & Row, 1986, no. 177aa.

Wikidata ID

Q74891393

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