Quathlamba II

1967, published 1968

Frank Stella

Associated Names
Frank Stella

Artist, American, 1936 - 2024

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Dan Gualdoni

Printer, American, active late 20th century

George Page

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays a bold geometric design comprised of layered parallel lines forming two adjoining shapes that create a sense of symmetry and movement. On the left side, there is an abstract shape resembling an angular "7" with green and white lines, while the right side features an inverted "V" with alternating brown and white lines. The juxtaposition of shapes forms a stylized, abstract representation, with the left shape resembling a bird's body and the right shape resembling its wings. The use of contrasting colors and repetitive lines adds depth and dimension to the design, creating an intriguing visual composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on Lowell wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 41.3 x 73.3 cm (16 1/4 x 28 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.74.224

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Axsom 1983, no. 26

  • Series Title

    V

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1991 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 80.

1983

  • Axsom, Richard H. The Prints of Frank Stella: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1967-1982. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1983, no. 26.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 51.36. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Gemini I F. Stella '68; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: FS67-156

Markings

embossed lower left: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower right verso in gray ink: Gemini G.E.L. / Los Angeles, Calif.

Wikidata ID

Q74890114

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