London Monotype XI (The Gate)

1982

Jim Dine

Associated Names
Jim Dine

Artist, American, born 1935

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color monotype on two sheets of wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    overall: 80.65 × 237.17 cm (31 3/4 × 93 3/8 in.)
    left panel: 80.65 × 118.43 cm (31 3/4 × 46 5/8 in.)
    right panel: 80.65 × 118.75 cm (31 3/4 × 46 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.11.36.a-b

Associated Artworks

The image depicts swirling lines and curves in shades of blue on a light background. The abstract composition includes dark, winding loops. Splashes and smudges of blue create a textured surface. The artwork evokes the dynamic and fluid nature of natural elements through its flowing shapes and colors.

London Monotype XI (The Gate)

Jim Dine

1982

The image shows sweeping, curved lines intersecting in a dynamic and fluid manner, creating an abstract composition. Broad strokes of blue and white intermingle, forming shapes resembling waves or clouds, overlaid by dark, swirling lines suggestive of ornate ironwork or flourishing vine tendrils. The elements combine to create a visually engaging pattern inviting a close examination of color and form.

London Monotype XI (The Gate)

Jim Dine

1982

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the artist, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in black crayon, right panel, lower center: Jim Dine 1982 1/1; in graphite, left panel, lower center verso: [in another hand] London Monotype XI (diptich) $14,000; in graphite, right panel, lower center verso: [in another hand] London Monotype XI (diptich) $14,000; in blue ball point pen, lower left, vertical along side: this is one of / a 2 part / monotype / Jim Dine London 1982

Wikidata ID

Q77008324

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