Eve

1980

Robert Kushner

Associated Names
Robert Kushner

Artist, American, born 1949

The image features two stylized human faces depicted with exaggerated facial features. One face is shown facing downward and the other is facing upward. The faces have elongated eyebrows, prominent eyes, and sharp, angular jawlines. The top face has a heart-shaped face while the bottom face has an oval face. Their hair is represented with swirling patterns and circular motifs. They appear to be wearing garments with striped and checkered patterns. The background is filled with swirling lines, dots, and abstract forms.
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The image depicts a book cover with large cream-colored flowers, red centers, and green leaves on a black background. There is a light beige rectangle outlined in red containing the text "THE JOY OF ORNAMENT ROBERT KUSHNER" in black capital letters with decorative motifs. The cover design surrounds this central rectangle symmetrically.

Portfolio Cover for The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner

1980

This is a photograph of a printed document listing the titles of a series of etchings by Robert Kushner. The document is titled "The Joy of Ornament," and lists twenty etchings with titles ranging from "Vines" to "Antelopes." The text indicates that the etchings were printed by Stephen Thomas, Nancy Anello, and Sherry Morse and published by Crown Point Press in Oakland, California, in 1980. The presentation is formal, with black text on a white background, indicating a structured and organized catalog of artworks.

The Joy of Ornament

Robert Kushner

1980

The image shows a series of curved lines and oval shapes intertwined with pointed leaf forms, creating a dynamic arrangement. This abstract composition resembles a dense, leafy vine with segments of fruit or seeds. The rounded shapes with parallel lines look like stylized pumpkins or melons, while the tapered elements resemble leaves. The use of black and white with subtle shading adds depth and texture to the design, emphasizing its abstract, botanical nature.

Vines

Robert Kushner

1980

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Wikidata ID

Q76440356

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