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Masks I

1985

Craig McPherson

Associated Names

Craig McPherson

Artist, American, born 1948

The image contains two theatrical masks as the main focus. The mask on the left has exaggerated wrinkles and a long nose, while the mask on the right has a smooth surface with sharp eye holes. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and shades of gray. The masks are centrally positioned, with the first mask slightly to the left and the second on the right. The background is dark, contrasting with the masks. Below the masks, there is handwritten text on a light-colored section.

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 168 x 422 mm
paper: 305 x 568 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3430
Catalogue Raisonné

Robinson #E2

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, To Reba and Dave; lower right, McPherson '85

Wikidata ID

Q76455370

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