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The sculpture is an abstract rectangular form with a textured surface. It is uniformly colored in a shade of grey or metallic. The piece lacks distinct features or subjects, focusing on texture and form. It has an intricately uneven surface and is framed, possibly to be wall-mounted or displayed.
Jasper Johns, Kenneth Tyler, Gemini G.E.L., Flag, 1969, lead relief, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.103

Flag

Jasper Johns, Kenneth Tyler, Gemini G.E.L. · 1969 · lead relief ·  Accession ID  1981.5.103

A block holding a toothbrush set with gold teeth raised in low relief on a lead sheet. The rectangular block holding the brush is almost halfway down the panel. The brush has a straight, toothbrush-like handle highlighted with shiny silver tin leaf. Four gold teeth are set in a row at what would be the brush end, to our left. Letters are stamped in the front face of the block to read, “THE CRITIC SMILES.” The artist signed and dated the work below the block with dotted lines, “J Johns ’69.” Also incised in the lower left corner of the lead sheet is “GEMINI III” with a Gemini horoscope symbol.
Jasper Johns, Kenneth Tyler, Gemini G.E.L., The Critic Smiles, 1969, multiple of lead relief with gold and tin leaf, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1985.4.1

The Critic Smiles

Jasper Johns, Kenneth Tyler, Gemini G.E.L. · 1969 · multiple of lead relief with gold and tin leaf ·  Accession ID  1985.4.1

The image portrays a composition of rectangular sections overlapping and extending across the fabric. The abstract arrangement shows a white animal in the upper-left section, above which there is a row of newspaper clippings. Below, figures wearing patterned clothes are depicted alongside symmetric, pointed shapes resembling lungs. The lower part contains faded comic-strip panels and pyramidal shapes, demarcated by soft lines. The visual elements resemble pages from a scrapbook forming a tapestry-like design.
Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Bigelow, Edward Henderson, Anthony Zepeda, Ed Hamilton, Gemini G.E.L., Ringer, 1974, color solvent transfer and collage on adhered cheesecloth, silk satin, and Chinese silk, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.79

Ringer

Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Bigelow, Edward Henderson, Anthony Zepeda, Ed Hamilton, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color solvent transfer and collage on adhered cheesecloth, silk satin, and Chinese silk ·  Accession ID  1981.5.79

The image displays a collection of layered, translucent rectangles with soft, overlapping borders and diffused colors. The layers form an abstract composition resembling a complex quilt or collage. The top portion features peach and pink tones, while the middle includes a shape resembling an airplane. Beneath, there are blue and earthy hues with forms suggesting rock formations or sculptures alongside scattered text fragments similar to pages from a book. The composition invites viewers to connect with concepts like landscapes, flight, and historical artifacts.
Robert Rauschenberg, Edward Henderson, Serge Lozingot, Ed Hamilton, Robert Bigelow, Gemini G.E.L., Scrape, 1974, color solvent transfer and collage on adhered silk chiffon and Chinese silk, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.81

Scrape

Robert Rauschenberg, Edward Henderson, Serge Lozingot, Ed Hamilton, Robert Bigelow, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color solvent transfer and collage on adhered silk chiffon and Chinese silk ·  Accession ID  1981.5.81

This is a painting of two vintage cars with a translucent overlay of a standing yellow figure. The composition features two vintage automobiles in a monochromatic, photorealistic style. Both cars have large, round headlights and are angled slightly inwardly towards each other. Draped over the central part of the image is a semi-transparent material depicting a yellow, statuesque figure in a standing pose. The figure overlaps with the cars, adding depth and complexity to the piece. This gives the work a layered, textural quality that hints at themes of time and transformation. This is in the style of Robert Rauschenberg.
Robert Rauschenberg, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Ed Hamilton, Robert Knisel, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Preview, 1974, color solvent transfer and collage on adhered silk chiffon and silk taffeta, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.80

Preview

Robert Rauschenberg, Charles Ritt, Anthony Zepeda, Ed Hamilton, Robert Knisel, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color solvent transfer and collage on adhered silk chiffon and silk taffeta ·  Accession ID  1981.5.80

The image shows large letters "DEAD" painted in a chaotic style with red, blue, and black streaks. Above is the word "OILED" displayed in a linear style on a dark rectangle. The elements resemble billboards or street signs with bold typography and color contrast.
Bruce Nauman, Robert Knisel, Jeff Wasserman, Richard Ewen, Charles Ritt, James Webb, Gemini G.E.L., Oiled Dead (State), 1975, color screenprint and lithograph on Arches Roll wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.69

Oiled Dead (State)

Bruce Nauman, Robert Knisel, Jeff Wasserman, Richard Ewen, Charles Ritt, James Webb, Gemini G.E.L. · 1975 · color screenprint and lithograph on Arches Roll wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.69

The image features various overlapping shapes and lines. There is a large black and white photograph of a cow's head at the top, along with a grid of newspaper clippings. Below this, abstract shapes include a circular form with a symmetrical wing-like pattern inside. Surrounding these elements are two halves of a portrait of an individual in a green hue. Towards the bottom, there are triangular shapes resembling pyramids superimposed onto a cracked earth texture.
Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Bigelow, Barbara Thomason, Gemini G.E.L., Ringer (State), 1974, color solvent transfer and collage on cheesecloth, silk satin, and Chinese silk, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.71.11

Ringer (State)

Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Bigelow, Barbara Thomason, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color solvent transfer and collage on cheesecloth, silk satin, and Chinese silk ·  Accession ID  1990.71.11

The image shows bold, intersecting arches and curves forming an elongated rectangle. The shapes resemble overlapping loops or links, creating a dynamic, abstract composition. The colors in the image include green, orange, brown, blue, yellow, and purple against a dark background, enhancing contrast.
Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., York Factory II, 1974, color screenprint on black Arches wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.100

York Factory II

Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color screenprint on black Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.100

The image displays a large black shape with a curved top edge and a straight bottom edge, positioned horizontally on a beige background. The black form resembles a stylized silhouette. Its sleek curve and the contrast between the black and beige elements draw the viewer's attention.
Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Wasserman, Gary Reams, Ron McPherson, Gemini G.E.L., Large Black Curve, 1974, screenprint with embossing on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1991.74.110

Large Black Curve

Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Wasserman, Gary Reams, Ron McPherson, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · screenprint with embossing on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.74.110

The image consists of a series of nested rectangles, each decreasing in size towards the center. The composition features muted shades of grey and blue arranged in a gradient. The layered rectangles offer a sense of depth and perspective within the simple geometric design.
Josef Albers, James Webb, Gemini G.E.L., WLS XIV from White Line Squares (Series II), 1966, lithograph in grays on Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.3

WLS XIV from White Line Squares (Series II)

Josef Albers, James Webb, Gemini G.E.L. · 1966 · lithograph in grays on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.3