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Mr. Robert Brown

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The image features swirling and looping lines creating an abstract backdrop with shadows visible. Two silhouettes resembling soldiers or guards holding rifles are present, one stationary and the other in motion. Shadow-like forms resembling wrought iron fencing are present at the bottom of the image. The shadows and shapes give the impression of a scene viewed through a veil of tangled lines.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Man/Woman, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.5

Man/Woman

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.5

The image displays swirling lines and curves forming an intricate network of shapes resembling loops and spirals. A shadowy figure resembling a person riding a bicycle is overlaid on the design. The background consists of vertical and horizontal lines resembling a lattice or grid.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Prosthetic Leg, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.6

Prosthetic Leg

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.6

The image shows swirling lines in the background and two distinct silhouettes in the foreground. One silhouette resembles a figure on horseback, while the other appears to be a feminine figure in a flowing dress.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Soldiers/Italian Front, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.7

Soldiers/Italian Front

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.7

The image shows thin, swirling lines intersecting and curving around the space in an abstract manner. There are two sharp, dark shapes resembling silhouettes of biplanes within the lines. The juxtaposition between the structured form of the planes and the disorderly backdrop of lines is evident.
William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art, Planes, 2003, photogravure with drypoint on wove paper, Thomas G. Klarner Collection, Gift of Neal Turtell, 2018.24.8

Planes

William Kentridge, Galamander Press, David Krut Fine Art · 2003 · photogravure with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.24.8

The image displays vertical lines and irregular shapes. These elements create elongated forms that run parallel across the canvas. The composition resembles silhouettes of tall, slender trees or thin columns, with intersecting lines forming patterns like branches or vines. The interplay of straight and curved lines adds complexity, suggesting a tangle of wires or a network of pathways.
Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen, Untitled, 1991, drypoint in black on Zerkall Bütten paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1992.81.7

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen · 1991 · drypoint in black on Zerkall Bütten paper ·  Accession ID  1992.81.7

The image shows black vertical and diagonal lines on a lighter background, forming an intricate pattern.
Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen, Untitled, 1991, drypoint, aquatint, and machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1992.81.5

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen · 1991 · drypoint, aquatint, and machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper ·  Accession ID  1992.81.5

The image consists of intersecting lines and shapes arranged in a chaotic manner. The abstract artwork gives the impression of organized disarray, with a dense thicket or labyrinth of intertwined branches. The lines overlap to create a tangle, resembling woven vines or wire strands. Varying density in some areas suggests forms like panels or drapes, similar to an intricate tapestry. The sparse use of black and gray tones emphasizes texture and complexity, creating a monochromatic forest scene in abstract form.
Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen, Untitled, 1991, drypoint and machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1992.81.1

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen · 1991 · drypoint and machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper ·  Accession ID  1992.81.1

The image displays overlapping lines and organic shapes scattered across the canvas in an abstract composition. The lines curve and intersect in different directions, resembling a network of tangled ropes or strings. Among these lines, forms resembling elongated heads and faces with eyes are scattered, creating an impression of abstract figures engaged in conversation or interaction. The upper portion contains a dense cluster of shapes and lines, contrasting with the emptier lower section, which conveys a sense of space and movement.
Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen, Untitled, 1991, drypoint, aquatint, and machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1992.81.6

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen · 1991 · drypoint, aquatint, and machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper ·  Accession ID  1992.81.6

The image features thin, wispy lines and abstract shapes cascading from the top to the bottom of the composition. The lines intersect at various points to form an abstract network. Some lines loop and curve gently, while others form angular, jagged paths. In the lower section, more defined triangular and geometric forms appear.
Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen, Untitled, 1991, drypoint in black on Zerkall Bütten paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1992.81.10

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen · 1991 · drypoint in black on Zerkall Bütten paper ·  Accession ID  1992.81.10

The image depicts a series of vertical, elongated shapes composed of finely layered lines, intersected by bold, sweeping black lines that crisscross the composition, creating an abstract network of curves and angles. The abstract forms resemble tall, slender tree trunks or clusters of seaweed, with the overlapping lines suggesting natural growth patterns or tendrils. The combination of thick and thin lines creates a sense of texture and depth, reminiscent of intricate patterns found in a forest or underwater environment.
Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen, Untitled, 1991, drypoint with machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1992.81.2

Untitled

Per Kirkeby, Niels Borch Jensen · 1991 · drypoint with machine work in black on Zerkall Bütten paper ·  Accession ID  1992.81.2