Mélisande 2 from Pelléas et Mélisande

1988-1990

Robert Kushner

Associated Names
Robert Kushner

Artist, American, born 1949

Brian Shure

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image depicts part of a person's upper body. The person is depicted lying down, resting on their side, with their head tilted back and their arm beneath it. The facial features are softly drawn, with closed eyes, a relaxed mouth, and curly, wavy hair falling around the head. The illustration appears to be in black and white, with lines that suggest a sense of texture in the hair. The person seems to be unclothed, with their torso visible in the artwork. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held, but text is present on the torso area. The background is plain, with no discernible objects or setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of seven drypoints on wove Kozo Natural, Tako Nimai Dosa paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 45.7 x 30.2 cm (18 x 11 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 61.6 x 46.4 cm (24 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.40.332.8

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a dark rectangular patch with jagged edges in the center against a textured grayish-green background filled with repetitive floral patterns. The background has scattered splashes of yellow, pink, blue, and red. To the right is a small, rounded, translucent object with an iridescent sheen.

Cover from Pelléas et Mélisande

Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

1988

The image displays geometric patterns of circular floral-like designs embossed on a green background. There is a rectangular dark patch with colorful specks and faint text in the center. A smaller shiny rectangular element is positioned near the edge.

Pelléas et Mélisande

Robert Kushner, Crown Point Press

1988

This is a drawing featuring the title "Pelléas et Mélisande" and a plant. The words "Pelléas et Mélisande" are displayed in stylized lettering that appears etched or drawn in a soft, slightly blurred technique. Below the text, a plant with large, jagged leaves is depicted with dark lines defining its form against a lighter background. The composition highlights the text and a natural form, with shading adding depth and contrast to the image within the framed space.

Title Page from Pelléas et Mélisande

Robert Kushner, Brian Shure, Crown Point Press

1988

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Robert Kushner" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "OKTP" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q75419265

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