The Monkey-Rope

1993

Frank Stella

Associated Names
Frank Stella

Artist, American, 1936 - 2024

Tyler Graphics Ltd.

Publisher

The image showcases an abstract composition with dynamic shapes and bold lines. Swirling circular forms, zigzag lines, and irregular geometric shapes intersect and overlap across the canvas, creating movement. Organic shapes resembling butterfly wings or seashells, alongside bright, multi-colored patterns reminiscent of stained glass or confetti, provide a rich visual texture. Portions of dotted patterns are also present. The image combines familiar forms into a colorful and lively tapestry of color and line.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph, etching, aquatint, relief, and screenprint on TGL handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Tyler Graphics Ltd. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 60.96 × 172.72 cm (24 × 68 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.36.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Axsom 1983, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mt. Kisco, New York; acquired 1994 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • Baas, Jacquelynn. Frank Stella: Moby Dick Deckle Edges. Mount Kisco, New York: Tyler Graphics, 1993, pp. 22-23.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 4/32 F. Stella '93

Markings

embossed: [Tyler Graphics]

Wikidata ID

Q75124419

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