The Spider's House

2001

David Sharpe

Associated Names
David Sharpe

Artist

The image features jagged lines and angular shapes creating an abstract composition. A white arch-like structure is present over a dark surface, resembling a spider web. Nearby, there are stair-like patterns with geometric shapes. In the foreground, an abstract human-like figure in a blue dress is walking, accompanied by a smaller figure in dark clothes with an exposed eye area. Behind them, a palm tree made of green lines branches out, and to the right are outline shapes resembling wheels. The scene is set against a vibrant, swirling sky with red and orange tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 50.5 × 40.4 cm (19 7/8 × 15 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 62.4 × 52.2 cm (24 9/16 × 20 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.173.51


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Printworks; Robert Stana and Thomas Judy, 2005; gift to NGA, 2022

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Sharpe 9-18-01" lower right margin, graphite. "The Spiders's House" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "1/12" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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