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The Temptation of Saint Anthony XXVIII - The Solitaries

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Crown Point Press, Brian Shure · published 1990 · one from a bound volume with 20 spitbite aquatints with softground and photogravure printed in black on Whatman paper, chine collé on Lana Gravure paper, with title page, introduction and colophon ·  Accession ID  1998.41.5.n

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.
John Cage, HV4, 1983, color monotype on J. Whatman paper, Gift of Crown Point Press, 1996.94.22

HV4

John Cage · 1983 · color monotype on J. Whatman paper ·  Accession ID  1996.94.22

The image contains a variety of curved shapes and lines, some resembling elongated ovals or bulbous figures in the background. In the foreground, there are more defined shapes suggesting distorted humanoid forms bending over flat surfaces. The repeated shapes give the impression of a crowd or gathering of abstract figures in a busy environment.
Tony Cragg, Suburbs (Softground Series) III, 1990, softground etching in yellow and black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1991.188.4

Suburbs (Softground Series) III

Tony Cragg · 1990 · softground etching in yellow and black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.188.4

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The Temptation of Saint Anthony XXXIII - The Solitaries

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Crown Point Press, Brian Shure · published 1990 · one from a bound volume with 20 spitbite aquatints with softground and photogravure printed in black on Whatman paper, chine collé on Lana Gravure paper, with title page, introduction and colophon ·  Accession ID  1998.41.5.s

The image shows an abstract composition with organic, flowing shapes against a plain background. The shapes resemble rounded blobs or silhouettes with subtle curves and edges, some suggesting forms akin to stylized trees or mushroom heads. The color palette includes warm, sepia tones, creating a vintage appearance and blending the shapes into the background with a soft gradient effect.
Tony Cragg, Suburbs (Spitbite Series) I, 1990, spitbite etching in brown on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1991.188.7

Suburbs (Spitbite Series) I

Tony Cragg · 1990 · spitbite etching in brown on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.188.7

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The Temptation of Saint Anthony XXII - The Solitaries

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Crown Point Press, Brian Shure · published 1990 · one from a bound volume with 20 spitbite aquatints with softground and photogravure printed in black on Whatman paper, chine collé on Lana Gravure paper, with title page, introduction and colophon ·  Accession ID  1998.41.5.h

The image features a rectangular composition filled with various abstract shapes and lines in a teal hue. Within this abstract design, patterns and textures can be seen, with vertical lines resembling tree trunks and scattered dots possibly symbolizing leaves or raindrops. The blending and overlapping of brushstroke patterns impart a sense of depth and layered texture.
Pat Steir, Rainclouds, 1991, color spitbite, soapground and soft-ground aquatint etching with drypoint in blue-green on wove paper, Gift of Crown Point Press and the Artist, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.235.25

Rainclouds

Pat Steir · 1991 · color spitbite, soapground and soft-ground aquatint etching with drypoint in blue-green on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.235.25

The image shows abstract shapes with smooth, rounded tops and solid rectangular bases. The forms resemble oversized stylized chess pawns or abstracted human heads perched on columns. The lines are sketchy and cross-hatched, suggesting texture and shading. The composition creates an illusion of depth and space through the arrangement of these shapes against a light background.
Tony Cragg, Suburbs (Softground Series) I, 1990, softground etching in two shades of blue-green on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1991.188.2

Suburbs (Softground Series) I

Tony Cragg · 1990 · softground etching in two shades of blue-green on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.188.2

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The Temptation of Saint Anthony XVI - The Solitaries

Tim Rollins + K.O.S., Crown Point Press, Brian Shure · published 1990 · one from a bound volume with 20 spitbite aquatints with softground and photogravure printed in black on Whatman paper, chine collé on Lana Gravure paper, with title page, introduction and colophon ·  Accession ID  1998.41.5.b

The image shows intertwining, curvilinear shapes with hatching and looping lines interlacing with block-like formations. The abstract piece creates the impression of intricate knots or ribbons amid a backdrop of cuboid forms. The shapes resemble coils of ribbons or curling tendrils of plants, while the rectangular elements suggest scattered building blocks, forming a woven appearance.
Tony Cragg, Suburbs (Softground Series) IV, 1990, softground etching in gray and pink on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1991.188.5

Suburbs (Softground Series) IV

Tony Cragg · 1990 · softground etching in gray and pink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.188.5