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Georgia/Fingerprint I

1984/1985

Chuck Close

Associated Names

Chuck Close

Artist, American, 1940 - 2021

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image is a close-up of a person's head and shoulders, facing forward. The person has a defined jawline, prominent cheekbones, and a subtle smile. They have long, wavy, dark hair cascading down their shoulders and are wearing a top with a round neckline. The artwork is created using a pattern of repeated shapes, giving a textured effect similar to pointillism. There is no visible jewelry, and the background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the person.

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Artwork overview

Medium

direct gravure in black
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

sheet: 76.2 x 57.2 cm (30 x 22 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1986.26.23

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1987

Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., November 1987.

Bibliography

1991

Fine, Ruth E., and Mary Lee Corlett. Graphicstudio: Contemporary Art from the Collaborative Workshop at the University of South Florida. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, p. 293, no. 40.

Wikidata ID

Q74071395

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