Untitled

published 1991

Christian Boltanski

Associated Names
Christian Boltanski

Artist, French, 1944 - 2021

Crown Point Press

Publisher

Daria Sywulak

Printer, American, born 1960

Lothar Osterburg

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image depicts a highly blurred close-up of a person's face, capturing the entire face without clear definition. The person's position is not discernible due to the lack of detail. The facial features are indistinct, with the suggestion of a smile and a possible mustache, but the eyes appear as dark areas lacking clarity. The person's hair is not clearly visible. The clothing cannot be accurately described due to the blurriness of the image, and there are no evident accessories or objects being held. The background is plain, without any distinguishable details, enhancing the focus on the facial expression despite the blur.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of 24 prints with title page: photogravure in black on Somerset Satin paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 45.9 x 31.2 cm (18 1/16 x 12 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 59.1 x 42 cm (23 1/4 x 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.93.19

Associated Artworks

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This is a group portrait on a designed page with text. The black and white photograph is centered on a white background, showing individuals in a group setting. The text "CHRISTIAN BOLTANSKI" is printed in red above the photograph, and "GYMNASIUM CHASES" below it. Additional French text in red is present at the bottom. Details about production, including the year 1991, credits to Crown Point Press in San Francisco, and those involved in the printing process are included on the lower right.

Title Page

Christian Boltanski, Crown Point Press, Lothar Osterburg, Daria Sywulak

1991

Gymnasium Chases

Christian Boltanski, Crown Point Press, Lothar Osterburg, Daria Sywulak

1991

The image displays a close-up of a person's face. The face fills most of the frame, facing the camera directly. The image is pixelated or blurred, making features difficult to distinguish. The outline of a head and dark hair framing the face are visible. Eyes, nose, and mouth are suggested by shadows in the blurry image. Specific facial details are indiscernible. There are no visible objects or jewelry, and the background is plain. The grayscale composition features shades of black, white, and gray.

Untitled

Christian Boltanski, Crown Point Press, Lothar Osterburg, Daria Sywulak

1991

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: O.K / C.B; upper left verso in graphite: 18

Wikidata ID

Q75400931

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