Dust, Dobros, Desert Flowers

1987

Richard Long

Associated Names
Richard Long

Artist, British, born 1945

Jacob Samuel

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Lapis Press

Publisher

Sam Francis

Publisher, American, 1923 - 1994

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover has a minimalist design with a solid black background and white text centered in the middle. The text reads "DUST", "DOBROS", and "DESERT FLOWERS," with each word presented on a separate line in a modern font. The design has a bold and striking visual effect due to the contrast between the black background and the white lettering. The texture of the book cover is subtly visible, adding depth to the solid color.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume of seven etchings and 45 RPM record

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lannan Foundation

  • Dimensions

    overall (closed): 31 × 31 × 2.1 cm (12 3/16 × 12 3/16 × 13/16 in.)
    page size: 29.8 × 29.8 cm (11 3/4 × 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.94.11.1-8

Associated Artworks

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Dust, Dobros, Desert Flowers

Richard Long, Jacob Samuel, Lapis Press, Sam Francis

1987

Dust, Dobros, Desert Flowers

Richard Long, Jacob Samuel, Lapis Press, Sam Francis

1987

Dust, Dobros, Desert Flowers

Richard Long, Jacob Samuel, Lapis Press, Sam Francis

1987

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Lapis Press, Culver City, CA); Lannan Foundation, Santa Fe, NM; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"22/35 Richard Long" colophon, graphite.

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