Torturer

1989

William T. Wiley

Associated Names
William T. Wiley

Artist, American, 1937 - 2021

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows a complex network of swirling and intersecting lines. There are circular and spiraling forms creating an abstract design. In the center is a three-dimensional rectangular shape resembling a safe or magical box, with a keyhole or dial on its front. The overall pattern and structure suggest an intricate dreamscape, like dense forest underbrush or storm clouds.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching in blue-black on Somerset paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    sheet: 48.3 x 38.1 cm (19 x 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.40.488

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite below plate mark; lower left: O.K.T.P.; lower right: Wiley 1989 [8 on its side as infinity]

Wikidata ID

Q75416465

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