HV4

1983

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

The image shows textured, organic shapes on a mostly blank background. In the upper left corner, there is a rectangular band with a dense, intricate pattern resembling woven fabric or tangled threads. Below it, another section of the artwork displays swirling, cloud-like forms that resemble rough terrain or a distant mountain range. To the bottom right, there is an area with a finer texture, reminiscent of pinkish sand or silt thinly spread on the surface. These elements evoke thoughts of natural formations like cliffs, clouds, or landscapes seen from a high vantage point.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color monotype on J. Whatman paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Crown Point Press

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 47 x 29.9 cm (18 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.94.22


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA directly from Kathan Brown 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: HV4 John Cage 1983

Markings

stamped in gray lower right verso: Lilah Toland / Crown Point Press

Wikidata ID

Q75399842

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