Ryoku Series

1985

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    series of thirteen color etchings on Farnsworth paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45.7 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.93.44.1-13

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows overlapping angular and circular shapes with faintly drawn triangles and rectangles dispersed across the canvas. Outlined circles and irregular rectangles are present, creating a sense of depth and complexity.

Ryoku 1

John Cage, Crown Point Press

1985

The image displays a collection of overlapping ovals and irregular wavy lines, some enclosed within subtle triangular shapes, arranged in a random pattern. The composition features translucent shapes and soft colors, creating a sense of gentle motion on a blank canvas.

Ryoku 2

John Cage, Crown Point Press

1985

The image has loosely drawn oval and circular shapes layered atop each other, intersecting with angular, translucent rectangles, creating an abstract composition. The shapes are outlined in colors like green and brown, adding to the abstract nature of the image.

Ryoku 3

John Cage, Crown Point Press

1985

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