Colophon (folio 49, side B, verso) 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 drawing of a group of stylized faces and figures in an oval composition. The artwork features a cluster of faces and figures in a detailed line art style. The grouping of faces is located on the left side of the paper, showing various expressions and features. On the right side is a block of text describing the book's contents and production details. Both elements combine to create a presentation of narrative and art.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one 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

    1986.57.1.49

  • 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

Exhibition History

2024

  • The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2024.

Inscriptions

center in graphite: Francesco Clemente; lower center in plate: Images @ Francesco Clemente 1986 / HERMAPHRODITO @ Giulio Einaudi editore s.p.a. Torino 1974. English Tr anslation @ George Scrivani 1986 / Publication @ Petersburg Press 1986

Wikidata ID

Q74875037

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