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Untitled 1-25-71 [study for "tattoo" book]

1971

James McCracken Jr.

Associated Names

James McCracken Jr.

Artist, American, 1942 - 2017

The image features bold black ink drawings with curved lines and pointed shapes. It includes several skulls and pointing hands depicted in different orientations and stylizations. The skulls are integrated into various formations, and some exhibit movement. The pointing hands appear to convey sign language or directional cues, contributing to the abstract composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Anonymous in honor of Henry Francis du Pont Harrison
Dimensions

sheet: 21.5 × 14 cm (8 7/16 × 5 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2021.4.7

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Provenance

The artist; to Private Collection; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Anonymous