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Pyramid Enigma

1984

Robert Fichter

Associated Names

Robert Fichter

Artist, American, 1939 - 2023

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows a geometric design with bold lines forming a triangular shape against a backdrop of swirling clouds. Within the triangle is a human face, extending arms in different directions.

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Artwork overview

Medium

soft-ground etching and aquatint in black on Arches Cover White paper [trial proof]
Credit Line

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

plate: 17.8 x 17.4 cm (7 x 6 7/8 in.)
sheet: 38.2 x 28.2 cm (15 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.102

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

below image, center left in graphite: Trial Proof R.W. Fichter 1985; below image, center right in graphite: "Pyramid Enigma"

Wikidata ID

Q74890625

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