A Brazilian in Florida

1996

Abraao Batista

Associated Names
Abraao Batista
Artist, Brazilian, born 1941
Graphicstudio
Publisher
Robert Hanning
Processing And Proofing, American
Hank Hine
Collaborator & Supervisor, American
Stefanie Kohn
Edition Production, American, active second half 20th century
Jill Lerner
Edition Production, American, active late 20th century
The image is a black and white illustration on a plain background, depicting the upper portions of four heads, each appearing to overlap and tilt in different directions. The heads are positioned closely together, facing inwards towards a central point. The facial features are simply outlined, and hair styles vary: the top left head has short, wavy hair; the top right head features tight curls; the bottom right head appears to have long, straight hair; and the head at the bottom left has wavy, shoulder-length hair. None of the heads are fully colored, and no clothing details or accessories such as jewelry are visible. The background is filled with abstract, radiating lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black with text in letterpress on Rives Lightweight paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)
    overall (open folio): 40.6 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.111.2.4

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a stylized figure sitting on an aircraft. The image is a black and white print, showing a cartoonish figure with distinct features, such as prominent hair and a slight smile, sitting atop a simplified representation of an airplane. The background consists of dynamic, radiating lines emanating from the figure. The overall style of the drawing has a playful and imaginative quality, emphasizing bold contrasts and minimalistic details.

A Brazilian in Florida

Abraao Batista, Graphicstudio, Robert Hanning, Hank Hine, Jill Lerner, Stefanie Kohn
1996
The image shows a cover design featuring a portrait of a person facing forward with a neutral expression. The person's facial features are depicted in a bold, outline style with long hair. They wear a collared shirt with floral decorations. The setting includes natural elements like flowers and a hummingbird. The background has dynamic lines suggesting foliage against a solid color. There is text in English and Portuguese above the illustration and the name Abraão Batista below. The color scheme is earthy, with black and muted red tones used throughout.

A Brazilian in Florida

Abraao Batista, Graphicstudio, Robert Hanning, Hank Hine, Stefanie Kohn, Jill Lerner
1996
The image depicts three stylized, black and white figures from the waist up standing together. The central figure is flanked by two others, who appear to be supporting them by wrapping their arms around. All three individuals have simplified facial features with similar expressions, and the central figure has their hair pulled back. The figure on the left wears a large-brimmed hat and a short-sleeved top, while the figure on the right has short hair and a short-sleeved top. The central figure wears a dress-like garment. The background features a pattern of radiating lines and abstract leaf-like shapes at the bottom.

A Brazilian in Florida

Abraao Batista, Graphicstudio, Robert Hanning, Hank Hine, Stefanie Kohn, Jill Lerner
1996

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2002 from Graphicstudio U.S.F. the publisher of the work.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76334885

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