Remember the Stories about Strange Little Men

1971

Guy de Cointet

Associated Names
Guy de Cointet

Artist, American, born France, 1934 - 1983

This is a drawing of phrases and words presented in an artistic manner. The image consists of elegantly scripted text arranged vertically on a plain background. The main focal point is a large, inverted script running top to bottom. The content includes phrases that may suggest reflection or introspection. Adjacent to the main body of text, additional smaller scripts offer possibly related content or annotations, contributing to an abstract composition. The overall presentation is minimalistic yet stylistically playful, focusing viewers’ attention on the craftsmanship of the text itself.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Brian and Paula Ballo Dailey, Woodstock, VA; gift to NGA, 2014

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: "Remember the stories about strange little men..."; lower right in graphite: Guy de Cointet, 71

Wikidata ID

Q64572804

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