Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #30, green and blue]

1997

Richard Estes

Associated Names
Richard Estes

Artist, American, born 1932

Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi

Printer, Japanese, active late 20th century

Marlborough Graphics

Publisher

The image shows an oval-shaped area of blue and teal tones on a wooden backdrop with a grainy texture and subtle lines. Within the blue area is an abstract shape resembling a distant land or an island viewed from above, with organic edges resembling a shoreline. The wood's patterns suggest ocean waves, enhancing the geographic or topographical look of the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    carved and inked woodblock

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York

  • Dimensions

    block: 40.32 × 34.45 × 1.75 cm (15 7/8 × 13 9/16 × 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.50.11.b

Associated Artworks

The image features abstract wavy shapes layered on a wooden surface. There is a dark green teardrop-shaped form on the left and softer earthy tones on the right. The composition includes a rectangular space and hints at a landscape view. The paint application creates depth and texture, resembling water or terrain from above. The wood grain background adds to the organic feel of the piece.

Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, #15, blue-green and gray]

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: 30; lower right in black ink on adhered label: 30 Green Blue

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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