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Untitled

1993

William S. Burroughs

Associated Names

William S. Burroughs

Artist, American, 1914 - 1997

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows overlapping swirling lines in brown and green creating an intricate pattern across the canvas. The lines resemble tangled threads or a dense thicket of vines, creating a chaotic yet harmonious composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

2-color photo-etching on chine collé of gampi on Somerset Satin 410 gm. paper
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

image: 22.2 x 16.5 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
sheet: 39.4 x 30.5 cm (15 1/2 x 12 in.)
Accession Number

1995.61.13

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: William S. Burroughs; lower right in graphite: N.G.A.

Markings

stamped in gray lower right verso: Graphicstudio chop/1166-C/(copyright mark) 1993 William S. Burroughs/Graphicstudio, U.S.F.

Wikidata ID

Q75393447

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