Promenade Notebook Drawing for Obama from Artists for Obama

2008

Richard Serra

Associated Names
Richard Serra

Artist, American, 1938 - 2024

Xavier Fumat

Printer, American, born 1963

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays two bold, black rectangular shapes positioned diagonally across a white background, with textured and uneven edges. Scattered black specks surround the shapes, adding to the textural quality. An artist's signature is visible in the corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on gray wove Bockingford paper from a portfolio of eight lithographs and five etchings

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L., LLC and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 34.93 x 27.31 cm (13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.69.1.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Berswordt-Wallrabe 2008, undescribed

  • Portfolio Title

    Artists for Obama

Associated Artworks

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Raised Eyebrows / Furrowed Foreheads (Red, White and Blue) from Artists for Obama

John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artists for Obama [special proof]

Various Artists, John Baldessari, Jonathan Borofsky, Frank Gehry, Ann Hamilton, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Brice Marden, Julie Mehretu, Ken Price, Ed Ruscha, Richard Serra, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Tuttle, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

The image shows a series of repeating geometric patterns composed of jagged, vertical, zigzagging lines arranged in a wavy sequence that gradually shifts across the canvas. The abstract composition utilizes shades of purple, orange, and white, creating a sense of depth and movement.

Human Structures and the Light of Consciousness for Obama [special proof]

Jonathan Borofsky, Anna Medina, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2009 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 2184.

Inscriptions

"SP / 1/16 / r Serra / 08" lower right margin, graphite

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: Published by Gemini G.E.L. LLC / Los Angeles, California / © Richard Serra and Gemini G.E.L. LLC / RS08-3440

Wikidata ID

Q76441054

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