Variations III

1992

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

Pamela Paulson

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows a series of shapes and lines converging to form a composition. The tones consist of gray and brown, creating an abstract appearance. The forms may resemble a landscape or parchment with textures of clouds or earth. The overall effect is one of abstraction where elements fade into a canvas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    monotype on smoked Fabriano Roma Tiziano paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Crown Point Press

  • Dimensions

    image: 48.9 x 67 cm (19 1/4 x 26 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 48.9 x 67 cm (19 1/4 x 26 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.94.28

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA 1996 directly from Crown Point Press.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Variations III 6, lower right in graphite: John Cage 1992

Wikidata ID

Q75399793

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