Untitled (short ribs) [verso]

n.d.

James Castle

Associated Names
James Castle

Artist, American, 1899 - 1977

The image shows the words "short ribs" written in bold, rough-textured black lettering on a beige or light brown piece of paper. The background is plain, and the paper appears aged with creases and slight discolorations. The lettering style indicates a handmade aesthetic, possibly created with stencils or stamps, with each letter displaying slight imperfections. The composition is simplistic, centering on the text.
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Artwork overview

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This is an image featuring the words "SHORT RIBS" written in bold, dark letters on a paper background. The text is centrally aligned and the letters have uneven edges, creating a hand-drawn, rustic look. The background is a beige piece of paper with subtle creases, providing a textured surface for the letters. The focus is solely on the text.

Untitled (SHORT RIBS) [recto]

James Castle

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by inheritance to his sister, Agnes C. Wade, 1977; by inheritance 1993 to Geraldine E. Garrow, Georgia M. Allred, Guy W. Wade Jr. and Gail M. Johnson; transferred 1996 to James Castle Collection (comprised of the heirs of Agnes C. Wade); transferred 2011 to James Castle Collection and Archive LP; acquired 2013 by NGA

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2008

  • October 14, 2008- January 4, 2009. James Castle: A Retrospective. Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Wikidata ID

Q64580319

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