Drawing for Changes and Disappearances No. 33

1979-1982

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

This is a drawing of varied geometric and abstract shapes annotated with text and numbers. The image consists of a series of hand-drawn diagrams and freeform shapes scattered across the canvas, each accompanied by written notes. These notes include a series of numbers and words such as "Many", "Craft", "Curve", and "UM Educ". Lines, arrows, and circles are evident, indicating relationships or directions related to the shapes. The drawings are on a paper which is visibly aged, with tape marks at the corners. The style suggests a technical or creative planning process, such as for art or design purposes, with particular emphasis on fitting or assembling parts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 48.3 x 66 cm (19 x 26 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.142.17


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kathan Brown, San Francisco: Gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite: [many notations with diagrams overall]

Wikidata ID

Q64582140

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