Trench with Chlorine Gas from Five War Memorials

1970

Robert Morris

Associated Names
Robert Morris

Artist, American, 1931 - 2018

Hollander Graphic Workshop

Printer

Castelli Graphics

Publisher

The image showcases horizontal and angular lines, with a large 'X' shape at the center, and irregular wavy forms above. The upper section has an abstract design resembling clouds or a weathered landscape, with the text "WAR MEMORIAL." The central 'X' shape has a rugged texture and could be interpreted as pathways or airstrips seen from above.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a series of five lithographs on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lucile Morris

  • Dimensions

    image: 51.6 × 102.7 cm (20 5/16 × 40 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 61 × 107.8 cm (24 × 42 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.76.1.1

Associated Artworks

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Five War Memorials

Robert Morris, Hollander Graphic Workshop, Castelli Graphics

1970

This is a drawing of an abstract landscape with the word "MEMORIAL" across the top. The drawing features a circular depression in the foreground with shadowing for depth. Above this feature, the texture and shading create a smoky effect. The word "MEMORIAL" is stenciled in a bold, capitalized font at the top. The monochromatic palette ranges from light grays to deep blacks.

Crater with Smoke from Five War Memorials

Robert Morris, Hollander Graphic Workshop, Castelli Graphics

1970

The image depicts an abstract composition with a textured expanse divided into two sections. The upper part features dark, swirling lines and shapes, with "WAR MEMORIAL" inscribed above. Below, a star outline is in the center of a smoother section. A small rectangular detail on the right includes the text "JOHN DOE" and references a "concrete star with names." The image combines abstract elements and recognizable symbols, evoking an interplay between chaos and order.

1/2 Mile Concrete Star with Names from Five War Memorials

Robert Morris, Hollander Graphic Workshop, Castelli Graphics

1970

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; Lucile Morris

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"R. Morris 70" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Trench with Chlorine Gas" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "4/40" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

"Hollanders Workshop, Incorporated" lower right margin.

Watermarks

None.

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