The Three Sydney Close Woodcuts

1983

Jim Dine

Associated Names
Jim Dine

Artist, American, born 1935

The image depicts a complex network of black lines and shapes that swirl and intertwine abstractly. The composition resembles the form of a bushy plant or tree with tangled branches extending outward. The dense concentration of lines at the center suggests a trunk or body, evoking the image of a tree or thick leaves. The background is lighter, providing contrast to the dark strokes, and making the central figure resemble a dense thicket or a woven tapestry.
The image shows a large, abstract heart-shaped form in the center, surrounded by thick, dark curves and lines that add depth and texture. Above the central shape is a lattice-like network of crisscrossed lines resembling a woven basket. The artwork includes intertwining lines and contrasting light and dark areas, reminiscent of natural wood grain patterns or a bird's nest. The abstract composition invites viewers to identify familiar forms within its design.
The image contains swirling lines and shapes that intersect and overlap. The composition uses bold strokes and sharp contrasts between black and white. The curved lines could be reminiscent of waves crashing or the flow of a river. Some darker, angled sections could suggest a mountain range or a dense forest seen from above.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on three sheets of buff laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet (a): 118.11 × 80.96 cm (46 1/2 × 31 7/8 in.)
    sheet (b): 117.16 × 80.96 cm (46 1/8 × 31 7/8 in.)
    sheet (c): 117.79 × 81.28 cm (46 3/8 × 32 in.)
    overall: 116.84 × 243.21 cm (46 × 95 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.11.43.a-c

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    D'Oench/Feinberg 1986, no. 147

Associated Artworks

The Three Sydney Close Woodcuts

1983

The Three Sydney Close Woodcuts

1983

The Three Sydney Close Woodcuts

1983

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

  • D'Oench, Ellen G., and Jean E. Feinberg. Jim Dine: Prints, 1977-1985. New York: Harper & Row, 1986, no. 147.

Inscriptions

a) in graphite, lower left of right panel: Jim Dine AP
b) None.
c) None.

Wikidata ID

Q77008328

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