Figures VIII

1988

Tony Cragg

Associated Names
Tony Cragg

Artist, British, born 1949

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image showcases a series of overlapping oval shapes created with loosely drawn, swirling lines. The abstract design resembles the appearance of clouds or leaves swaying together. Light green pencil strokes form concentrations that could evoke the look of foliage in a gentle breeze. The abstract pattern incorporates familiar natural elements giving it an organic quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one of a set of eleven prints: color softground etching and aquatint on Somerset Soft White paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 46.8 × 39.5 cm (18 7/16 × 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.40.110

Associated Artworks

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The image displays densely packed, overlapping loops and swirls in a deep blue tone, forming an abstract composition covering most of the surface. The loops create a sense of movement, evoking tangled threads or scribbled lines. The arrangement suggests a dynamic texture of rapidly drawn scribbles, hinting at waves or a floating net.

Figures I

Tony Cragg, Crown Point Press

1988

This is a photograph of a textured black surface. The image shows a flat black surface with subtle textures or faint variations in shading. In the center, barely visible, there is text that reads, "TONY CRAGG Figures I-XII 1988."

Figures I-XI

Tony Cragg, Crown Point Press

1988

The image shows swirling, circular lines forming four tall, vertical shapes against a light background. The abstract artwork features dynamic loops of orange-brown lines creating a sense of energy and fluidity.

Figures II

Tony Cragg, Crown Point Press

1988

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite below plate mark; lower left: OKTP, lower right: Tony Cragg 88

Markings

blind stamp lower right: [chop of Crown Point Press] / Crown Point Press / Mark Callen

Wikidata ID

Q75418764

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