Ten Winter Tools [pliers and adjustable wrench]

1973

Jim Dine

Associated Names
Jim Dine

Artist, American, born 1935

The image shows a pair of pliers made of abstract black lines and patterns on a white background. The color scheme is monochromatic, black on white. The pliers are at the center of the image, with black marks around the top and edges. Handwritten signatures and the date "1973" are at the bottom of the page.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on German Deluxe Etching paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 70.49 × 54.93 cm (27 3/4 × 21 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.11.21.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Krens 1977, no. 113

Associated Artworks

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Ten Winter Tools

Jim Dine

1973

The image depicts a drawing of a pair of pliers against a soft, abstract background. The pliers are central in the image, appearing large and in an open position, with the handles extending downwards. The color palette consists of black, white, and shades of gray, emphasizing the contrast with the background. The background softly blends around the pliers, creating a sense of depth.

Ten Winter Tools [metal snips]

Jim Dine

1973

The image shows a C-clamp positioned near the center and slightly to the left. It emerges from black ink speckles. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and grey against a beige background. The C-clamp is oriented horizontally and the black ink splatter seems to expand from its base, creating a textured effect against the paper surface.

Ten Winter Tools [c-clamp]

Jim Dine

1973

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the artist, 2014.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1977

  • Krens, Thomas. Jim Dine Prints: 1970-1977. New York, 1977.

Inscriptions

in graphite, along bottom; lower left: Jim Dine, lower center: A/P 6/10; 1973

Markings

©; blind stamp [unidentified chop] MPE (?)

Wikidata ID

Q77006254

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