Venus Figures and Batons de Commandment

2004

Quentin Mosley

Associated Names
Quentin Mosley

Artist, American, born 1948

Experimental Printmaking Institute

Publisher

The image features abstract shapes with strong outlines resembling stylized, geometric humanoid figures. The leftmost figure has a wide-headed totem with circular eyes, while the second figure has a smaller, face-like design near the top. Two additional figures are to the right, one with a diamond-shaped pattern and a triangular form resembling a torso. Surrounding these figures are various abstract, curved lines and shapes decorating the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on two sheets of black wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.6 × 111.8 cm (15 3/16 × 44 in.)
    image and sheet (each approx.): 3.6 × 55.9 cm (1 7/16 × 22 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.82.1.15.a-b

  • Portfolio Title

    Master Artists/Master Printmakers: Portfolio II

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a blue portfolio cover with silver text. The cover is blue with white or light gray text reading: "MASTER ARTISTS MASTER PRINTMAKERS PORTFOLIO".

Master Artists Master Printmakers

Various Artists, Richard Anuszkiewicz, David C. Driskell, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, Curlee Raven Holton, John Phillips, Robert Beckman, Ian Short, Wayne Crothers, Emma Amos, Grace Hartigan, Bodo Korsig, Kay WalkingStick, John Dowell, Allan Edmunds, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute

2003

The image consists of three panels, each containing two vertical rectangles aligned side by side with a contrasting thin line between them. The first panel on the left displays bright yellow rectangles bordered by light pastel lines. The central panel presents fiery red rectangles outlined in green and blue. The third panel on the right consists of dark black rectangles against vibrant yellow and orange edges.

Twin Portals: Homage to the Twin Towers

Richard Anuszkiewicz, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Robert Beckman, Ian Short

2003

The image shows an intricate composition of swirling lines and overlapping shapes that come together to form multiple abstract human faces. Features resembling eyes, noses, and lips can be seen on these faces, intertwined within the complex web of lines. A central shape resembling a hat is also visible. The artwork presents abstract interpretations of faces and hats through fluid and textured forms, offering a layered visual experience.

Brown Derby

David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Experimental Printmaking Institute

2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Experimental Printmaking Institute, Easton, Pennsylvania; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

a) "Q. B. Mosley '04" lower right composition, graphite. "14/50" lower left composition, graphite;
b) "Q. B. Mosley '04" lower right composition, graphite. "14/50" lower left composition, graphite.

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