And a great help to our capacity

1965

David MacDermott

Associated Names
David MacDermott
Artist, American, active 1960s
Diane Conard MacDermott
Artist, American, active 1960s
This abstract artwork features a central jagged line splitting the image into two sections. The background comprises layers of black and muted pinkish hues, creating a sense of texture. In the foreground, text is densely arranged in two columns. The fragmented and irregular shapes convey a sense of age. The abstract nature and combination of text and colors draw the viewer into a narrative.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color relief etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 51.7 × 39 cm (20 3/8 × 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1976.54.30

  • Series Title

    The Wife of Bath's Tale

Associated Artworks

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The image shows rough, sketch-like lines forming an abstract representation of a rider on horseback. The horse's head is downturned, structured by dense, scribbled lines, while the rider appears in a simplified form atop the horse with minimal detail. A red abstract shape at the bottom contrasts with the monochromatic depiction of the horse and rider.

Untitled

David MacDermott, Diane Conard MacDermott
1965

The Wife of Bath's Tale

David MacDermott, Diane Conard MacDermott
1965
This is a drawing of a title page for "The Wife of Bath's Tale". The drawing features the title "The Wife of Bath's Tale" at the top in a handwritten style. Below it lists the writer, translator, and illustrators involved. The lower half shows an intricate drawing in brown and beige tones with strong dark lines. The name "Pomegranate Press" appears, suggesting a publication or printing press attribution. The drawing includes a signature and an edition number at the bottom.

Title Page for The Wife of Bath's Tale

David MacDermott, Diane Conard MacDermott
1965

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q76555662

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