Male of Sorrows #5, state II

1970

Barbara Rossi

Associated Names
Barbara Rossi

Artist, American, born 1940

The image consists of intertwining lines and organic shapes creating an abstract composition. Curved and zigzagging lines interlock to form various shapes. The shapes suggest familiar objects, such as limbs, hair, or fabric. The overall form resembles a jumbled collection of body parts or drapery. Some elements resemble facial features but are distorted. Soft hues are used to create a harmonious flow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint inked à la poupée on white wove (Urachi) paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kohler Foundation, Inc.

  • Dimensions

    image: 35.1 × 27.6 cm (13 13/16 × 10 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 47.9 × 40.5 cm (18 7/8 × 15 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.57.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; Kohler Foundation, Inc., Kohler, WI, December 2020; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Barbara Rossi" lower right margin, graphite. "Male of Sorrows #5" lower center margin, graphite. "2nd State - Proof" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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