Plate (folio 12, side B, verso and recto) from The Departure of the Argonaut

1983 - 1986, published 1986

Francesco Clemente

Associated Names
Francesco Clemente

Artist, Italian, born 1952

Rolf Neumann

Printer

Petersburg Press

Publisher

This is a painting portraying text and abstract illustrations. The image shows an open book with text suggesting a narrative or story. Along the lower part of the pages, there are abstract, brown, ribbon-like forms resembling a complex knot. In the bottom right corner, there is a square with a heavily textured, dark surface. The style is reminiscent of modern abstract art. The combination of text and abstract imagery creates a multi-layered composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph, printed in brown, from an illustrated book of 68 lithographs on Okawara paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    overall: 64.5 x 100 cm (25 3/8 x 39 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.57.1.12a

  • Series Title

    The Departure of the Argonaut

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of abstract geometric shapes with text incorporated. The drawing consists of a large circle containing a complex pattern of overlapping triangles and lines that form a symmetrical star-like configuration. Within this arrangement, there is a smaller collage element that includes a grayscale image of a section of an ancient ruin. To the right of the geometric figure, there is a column of text. The composition suggests an interplay between the mathematical precision of the geometric shapes and the narrative or conceptual depth offered by the accompanying text.

Plate (folio 1, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983

This is a photograph of a beige surface with embossed text. The image displays a plain beige textured backdrop with subtly impressed text. The top line reads "ALBERTO SAVINIO" and the second line reads "FRANCESCO CLEMENTE" arranged below it in a curved manner. The text is embossed, giving it a subtle appearance against the textured fabric or paper.

The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Alberto Savinio, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press, George Scrivani

1983

Plate (folio 2, side B) from The Departure of the Argonaut

Francesco Clemente, Rolf Neumann, Petersburg Press

1983

Artwork history & notes

Markings

"Alba Argonaut" encircled, verso, lower right margin, gray stamped ink. "12" encircled, verso, lower right margin, gray stamped ink.

Wikidata ID

Q74874780

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