Pleasure Flight

1993

Bill Harris

Associated Names
Bill Harris

Artist, American, c. 1952 - 2018

This is a painting of a stylized figure with wing-like extensions from its head, standing at the center of a muted lavender background. The figure's body is rendered in contrasting tones of gold and deep red, giving it a texture reminiscent of tribal art and abstract expressionism. Its face features closed eyes and a serene expression. Flanking the figure are three elongated, trumpet-like forms in gold. The artwork showcases layered paint application, imparting depth and texture, with a geometric simplicity and earthy palette reflecting an abstract approach.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color monotype on Arches wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    plate: 81.92 × 45.72 cm (32 1/4 × 18 in.)
    sheet: 100.01 × 64.45 cm (39 3/8 × 25 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.109.42


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Washington Printmakers Gallery, Washington, D.C.); Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C., 1993; acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 1/1; lower center in graphite: "Pleasure Flight"; lower right in graphite: Bill Harris 1993

Watermarks

Arches / France [infinity symbol] / 2


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