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Canto XXII: The Pit from Dante's Inferno

1970

Ronald Leroy Kowalke

Associated Names

Ronald Leroy Kowalke

Artist, American, American, 1936 - 2021

Impressions Workshop

Publisher

Impressions Workshop

Printer

Ronald Leroy Kowalke

Printer, American, American, 1936 - 2021

The image showcases intricate lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. In the top section, a large circle outline resembles a celestial body with cloud-like formations over it. Below, defined lines create a textured mass resembling a landscape or sea with figures suggesting human forms interacting. The elements create a scene of figures interacting by the water under a celestial body.

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Artwork overview

Medium

one from a portfolio of ten etchings on wove Rives BFK paper
Credit Line

Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection)
Accession Number

1971.8.1.6
Series Title

Dante's Inferno

The image shows a portion of a person's upper body in the lower center. The person is facing forward, with detailed eyes, a nose, styled hair, and wearing a head covering. Their lower face and neck area are covered by a white, cloud-like shape. Figures with elongated limbs appear to hang or cascade downward from the top. The image is rendered in a monochromatic palette of red shades with abstract and organic patterns in the background. — Canto IV: The Bard Began from Dante's Inferno

Ronald Leroy Kowalke, Impressions Workshop, Impressions Workshop, Ronald Leroy Kowalke

1970

This is a photograph of a book cover. The image shows a dark, textured book cover with a rectangular beige label in the center, containing the words "INFERNO" and "DANTE KOWALKE" printed on it. The cover is crafted from a woven material, providing a distinct texture that contrasts with the smooth label. The overall design is minimalistic and classic. — Dante's Inferno

Ronald Leroy Kowalke, Impressions Workshop, Impressions Workshop, Ronald Leroy Kowalke

1970

Canto V: Lovers from Dante's Inferno

Ronald Leroy Kowalke, Impressions Workshop, Impressions Workshop, Ronald Leroy Kowalke

1970

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65511899

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