Untitled (The Logbook of the Ship "Henry David Thoreau")

1973

Netherlandish 20th Century

Associated Names
The image displays irregular shapes and lines, with pieces of text cut from newspapers or magazines pasted onto the page. The elements create an abstract composition with a unified wash of color and fragmented imagery. The central piece features an illustration of two people defined by simple lines with splashes of orange and teal. Surrounding the illustration are numerical stamps and circular seals resembling those on postage or official documents. Various shades and textures, including a bold red streak on the right, provide dynamic contrast to the monochromatic arrangement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    collage

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.5 x 34.7 cm (17 1/8 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.73.1


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

stamped upper center in blue ink: THE LOGBOOK / OF THE SHIP / "HENRY DAVID THOREAU"

Wikidata ID

Q64618187

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