Untitled

1972

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

Fred Genis

Printer, Australian, born the Netherlands, 1934

James Sheehy

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

Hollander Graphic Workshop

Publisher

The image displays a network of lines and shaded areas forming an intricate and abstract design. Some parts appear densely packed with text while others are more sparse. Text is inscribed throughout, resembling geographic annotations. Some text curves around shapes, similar to outlines on a topographical map. The design gives the impression of a map overlaid with abstract art, blending map structures with handwritten notes and observations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    image: 56 x 38 cm (22 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.145.10.a

  • Series Title

    Mushroom Book [see record for portfolio, 2001.145.1-10]

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a blue fabric-covered folder or box with a bow. The image shows a neatly covered item enveloped in deep blue fabric. The fabric appears smooth and covers the entire item. A dark ribbon is tied into a bow on the right side, adding a touch of elegance to the design. The overall appearance is minimalistic and understated.

Mushroom Book

John Cage, Lois Long, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Hollander Graphic Workshop

1972

This is a drawing of abstractly arranged handwritten text. The drawing contains clusters of black handwritten words and phrases scattered across a white page. The text overlaps and interweaves, with some words more legible than others. The overlapping words form dense areas in some spots, while in others, the text is more spread out. The handwritten text varies in size and orientation, adding to the overall sense of disorder and complexity. The background is blank.

Untitled

John Cage, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Hollander Graphic Workshop

1972

The image shows a map outline of the contiguous United States with clusters of handwriting throughout and outside the shape. The lines forming the map are bold and vary in thickness, implying boundaries and topographical features. The text appears like scattered annotations, suggesting a personal journey mapping out multiple directions.

Untitled

John Cage, James Sheehy, Fred Genis

1972

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lois Long, New York; purchased 2001 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 50/75 / X / John Cage

Wikidata ID

Q76346275

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