Tracing for Changes and Disappearances #32 (6 of 11)

1982

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

Crown Point Press

Publisher

This is a drawing of a technical or conceptual map with annotations and geometrical shapes. The drawing features a variety of lines, arrows, and geometric figures that are connected in a complex layout. Various areas within the drawing are labeled with numbers and names such as "Marcy", "Consevat Vem 53 5 57", and "Malo". Some lines have arrows indicating direction, and the whole ensemble suggests a diagrammatic representation. The piece includes lists of names alongside the geometric elements. The drawing is done in a sketch-like style, with a focus on clarity of structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on tracing paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 48.26 x 60.96 cm (19 x 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.110.6

  • Copyright

    © John Cage Trust


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2012, gift of Kathan Brown

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2013

  • Yes, No, Maybe: Artists Working at Crown Point Press, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1 Sep 2013 - 5 Jan 2014.

Inscriptions

in graphite, upper left: C&D 32 Run 6; [numerous inscribed printing instructions and diagrams overall]

Wikidata ID

Q64582154

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