Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, # 10, gray-brown]

1997

Richard Estes

Associated Names
Richard Estes

Artist, American, born 1932

Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi

Printer, Japanese, active late 20th century

Marlborough Graphics

Publisher

The sculpture depicts an abstract design with a textured imprint on a flat surface. It consists of a central area in muted grey surrounded by a pale cream border against a natural wood backdrop. The wood is medium brown with visible grain patterns. The sculpture lies flat like a framed panel with the grey central portion slightly recessed, providing a sense of depth. The knots and grain lines in the wood add to its organic appeal. Overall, the piece has a serene and understated presence with neutral colors and intricate textures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    carved and inked woodblock

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York

  • Dimensions

    block: 40.32 × 34.77 × 1.75 cm (15 7/8 × 13 11/16 × 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.50.8.a

Associated Artworks

The image depicts an abstract composition with a large, irregularly shaped dark region tapering off towards a lighter, textured border. This formation resembles a burn or scorch mark on a wooden surface. The background features subtle vertical wood grain lines. In the upper right corner, there is a small section of layered wood, creating the impression of peeling veneer. A label at the bottom right corner shows inscriptions.

Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #28, brown]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics

1997

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: 10; lower right in black ink on adhered label: 10 Gray-Brown

Markings

printed lower right in black ink on adhered label: Artist: Richard Estes / Title: New York Harbor / Date: 1997 / Block# , Color

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