Propagation Hazard

1993

David Bradshaw and William S. Burroughs

Associated Names
William S. Burroughs

Artist, American, 1914 - 1997

David Bradshaw

Artist, American, born 1944

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows a pattern of raised diamond and oval shapes intersecting to form a repetitive design on a metallic surface. The shiny, silver shapes create a textured appearance similar to industrial diamond plate flooring, with each element reflecting light and casting shadows.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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The artwork displays jagged, black outlines forming irregular shapes, alongside a rectangular block of blue in the bottom right corner. The organic forms suggest a rugged landscape or rocky terrain with abstract markings resembling a geological map. The blue rectangle contains a small circular point, evoking a window or body of water, contrasting with the natural forms above.

Blue Sharpshooter

David Bradshaw, Julie Mahler, Tim Baker, Graphicstudio

1993

The image displays a repetitive pattern of diamond-shaped lines arranged in a diagonal grid across a square canvas. The composition has an abstract quality, resembling the texture found on industrial metal flooring or tread plates. The diamond shapes are raised, creating a play of light and shadow that highlights their three-dimensional appearance and adds a tactile sense to the visual depiction.

Forge

David Bradshaw, Xiaowen Chen, Mark Callen, Graphicstudio

1993

The image depicts a pattern made of repeating elliptical shapes arranged in a diagonal grid.

Gritface

David Bradshaw, Xiaowen Chen, Mark Callen, Graphicstudio

1993

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite on colophon page: National Gallery of Art Proof/William S. Burroughs DAVID BRADSHAW

Markings

across bottom on colophon page: two printer's chops (a cross in a wheel and an octopus) and Graphicstudio U.S.F chop

Watermarks

on colophon page: ARCHES/FRANCE (infinity sign)

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