Study VI, New York Harbor [#1, white-gray]

1997

Richard Estes

Associated Names
Richard Estes

Artist, American, born 1932

Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi

Printer, Japanese, active late 20th century

The sculpture is a relief carved into a flat wooden board, featuring abstract and rectangular shapes etched and grooved into the surface. The board displays a natural wooden color palette, ranging from light tan to deeper brown tones. The texture of the wood and the varying depths of the carvings create a tactile appearance. In relation to the viewer, the sculpture appears to be a detailed section of woodworking. The textures range from smooth to rough, with some areas having a scratched or chipped appearance. Small openings or holes are visible, which could relate to the assembly or design of the piece. Overall, the piece presents itself as a study in geometric shapes and textures emphasized by the natural aesthetics of wood.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    carved and inked woodblock

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York

  • Dimensions

    block: 40.64 × 34.45 × 1.75 cm (16 × 13 9/16 × 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.50.2

  • Series Title

    Study VI, New York Harbor [#1, white-gray]


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Marlborough Gallery, New York); acquired 2000 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: 1; upper left verso in black ink on adhered label: 1 White-Gray

Markings

burned upper left verso: Tsuka-Guchi Atelier; printed upper left verso in black ink on adhered label: Artist: Richard Estes / Title: New York Harbor / Date: 1997 / Block# , Color


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