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Richard Tuttle

American, born 1941

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A blue shape consisting of an uppercase "E" stacked on a rounded form is at the center of the composition against an off-white background. The image has an abstract quality, with the blue shape resembling a quirky key or a whimsically bent musical note. The minimalistic design encourages viewers to draw connections with familiar objects by focusing on the simplicity and arrangement of the geometric forms.
Richard Tuttle, Blue E, 1973, acrylic on laid paper, The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 1991.241.166

Blue E

Richard Tuttle · 1973 · acrylic on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.241.166

The image shows a series of stacked squares in a vertical column. Some squares are shaded and others are blank, forming an abstract checkerboard pattern. The central column is framed by textured, swirling lines that radiate outward.
Richard Tuttle, Case Hudson, Case Hudson, Word of Mouth from Artists for Obama, 2008, drypoint printed chine collé on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of eight lithographs and five etchings, Gift of Gemini G.E.L., LLC and the Artist, 2009.69.1.13

Word of Mouth from Artists for Obama

Richard Tuttle, Case Hudson, Case Hudson · 2008 · drypoint printed chine collé on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of eight lithographs and five etchings ·  Accession ID  2009.69.1.13

The image shows a dark, thick line intersecting another shorter line to form a T-shape or right-angle in the center of a blank canvas. The stark simplicity and isolated placement of the lines against the empty background enhance its abstract essence, inviting viewers to connect the shape to familiar geometric or structural forms.
Richard Tuttle, Marriage Mirage, 1973, acrylic over graphite on wove paper, The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of Dorothy and Herbert Vogel, 1991.241.169

Marriage Mirage

Richard Tuttle · 1973 · acrylic over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.241.169