Blue Glass

1981

Italo Scanga

Associated Names
Italo Scanga

Artist, American, 1932 - 2001

The image shows a complex pattern of intersecting lines creating an abstract representation of various figures and objects. In the top right, a fox-like creature is sketched with fine lines, with detailed eyes and mouth. Below are two arms with patterned sleeves reaching across the canvas, one hand open. At the bottom, a person's face is depicted with detailed line work, wearing a headscarf and showing a neutral expression. On the left, within a box, is an illustration of a blue glass with speckles against a red background, resembling a drinking cup. Beside it, a segmented cylindrical shape suggests a rolled piece of fabric or paper. The composition includes connections to familiar objects like a fox, human limbs, and everyday items such as glassware.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color etching and spitbite aquatint on Arches Cover Buff paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 68.3 x 50.8 cm (26 7/8 x 20 in.)
    sheet: 106.7 x 75.3 cm (42 x 29 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.40.402


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in graphite along bottom below plate mark; lower left: OKTP; lower center: Blue glass; lower right: Italo Scanga 81

Markings

blind stamp lower right: [chop of Crown Point Press] Crown Point Press / Nancy Anello

Watermarks

ARCHES FRANCE

Wikidata ID

Q75416234

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