Untitled

published 1990

Fred Sandback

Associated Names
Fred Sandback

Artist, American, 1943 - 2003

Robert E. Townsend

Printer, American

The image depicts a simple geometric composition with a vertical and horizontal line forming an abstract shape resembling an inverted "L" or a stylized corner. The background consists of two slightly different shades of beige, creating a subtle contrast. The abstract arrangement may evoke an architectural blueprint or the outline of a building's corner. The design is clean and understated, with modernist influences.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color monoprint drypoint on chine collé

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky

  • Dimensions

    plate: 53.02 × 40.32 cm (20 7/8 × 15 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 67.3 x 53.3 cm (26 1/2 x 21 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.92.1.2

  • Series Title

    The New Provincetown Print Project 1990

Associated Artworks

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This abstract composition features various overlapping shapes and lines. At the center, there is a rectangular shape outlined in bold colors resembling a front of a taxi with a 'Taxi' sign and figures inside. Above, slanted lines create the impression of windows or billboards with small figures and objects. Amorphous shapes and doodle-like figures are scattered throughout, with vivid colors like reds, greens, and yellows adding to the vibrant depiction of a bustling city atmosphere.

Untitled

George McNeil, Robert E. Townsend

1990

The image shows a large rectangular shape with a textured surface. The texture resembles a fine weave of linen or canvas fabric. On the right side, there is a small looped ribbon or string near the edge.

The New Provincetown Print Project 1990

Gregory Gillespie, George McNeil, Fred Sandback, Mary Frank, Various Artists, Robert E. Townsend

1990

This is a painting of an abstract figure in a landscape. The figure has elongated features and is holding a long pole or staff. The background shows a mountainous or rocky environment in earthy tones of orange, red, and blue. The painting has a textured appearance, hinting at a layering of different materials or techniques. This is in the style of contemporary abstract expressionists.

Warrior

Gregory Gillespie, Robert E. Townsend

1936

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

New Provincetown Print Workshop, Provincetown, MA; purchased by NGA with funds from Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, 1993.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: I/V; lower right in graphite: Sandback 90

Markings

BS: chops of the New Provincetown Print Project and of printer Robert Townsend

Wikidata ID

Q75121365

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