Self-portrait with extra large paper hat

1955

Red Grooms

Associated Names
Red Grooms

Artist, American, born 1937

The image features an arrangement of angular lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. A prominent triangular shape is central, resembling a large geometric head or hat. Surrounding lines suggest architectural elements and frame the central form. Together, they hint at a figure seated in a room, resembling a person wearing an oversized paper hat composed of fragmented shapes and delicate textures. The overall effect is one of abstract creativity, connecting to the human form and structural environments.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and yellow watercolor with applied black ink and washes on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Barbara Baird

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.8 x 45.8 cm (23 15/16 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.81.1

  • Copyright

    © 1997 Red Grooms / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in pen and ink: Grooms; lower left in pen and ink: Self portrait / with extra large paper hat; lower right in pen and ink: 8/5/55; by later hand, lower left verso: 25-; by later hand, lRv//: 14213

Wikidata ID

Q64620252

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