The Book of Snow

2004

Igor Makarevich

Associated Names
Igor Makarevich

Artist, Russian, born 1943

The image features various diagrams and handwritten notes in red and black ink on a textured paper background. Central to the image is an illustration of a snow cave with labels indicating different parts like the entrance and depth. Surrounding the illustration, there are several other small sketches, including a triangular shape with crosshatching, a rectangular block with rounded edges, and other abstract forms. The handwritten text is in a cursive script and appears to detail instructions or descriptions related to the diagrams.
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The image shows a small, central silhouette of two people dancing within a predominantly white space. The figures are in an intimate pose where one leans back while the other supports them. The silhouettes lack detail, with no visible facial features. One figure has short hair or a smooth head shape, while the other's head is similarly nondescript. The attire is not detailed but suggests dance attire. The silhouettes do not hold any objects. The background is plain white, emphasizing the interaction between the figures.

Tango

Jack Boul

2005

This is a photograph of a printed portfolio cover. The cover is titled "The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation", featuring white text on a plain dark background. The composition of the photograph is simple, emphasizing the textual content on the portfolio cover.

The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation

Various Artists

2005

The image shows an elevated viewpoint of a landscape with a waterway winding through grassy terrain. The horizon is not visible, focusing on the land and water. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing patterns of grass and water movement. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of grey for depth and contrast. A figure in a boat is at the forefront, with handwritten text along the left edge. In the distance, dense grass covers the top of the image.

In Laguna (On the Lagoon)

Livio Ceschin

2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Portfolio acquired by NGA in 2005. Gift of Eric Denker.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite on paper strip collaged to verso along bottom: 13/80 K[riura opera]? Makerevich 04.

Markings

lower right: [chop of Dennis O'Neil at Hand Print Workshop International]

Wikidata ID

Q76342457

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