Ryoku 8

1985

John Cage

Associated Names
John Cage

Artist, American, 1912 - 1992

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image displays irregular curved lines and shapes scattered across the center of the page. The shapes appear elliptical or blob-like, resembling overlapping contour lines. There are colors such as red, orange, and green contrasting with a neutral background. The composition conveys movement and organic form in an abstract setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color drypoint on Farnsworth paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45.7 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.93.44.8

  • Series Title

    Ryoku Series

Associated Artworks

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The image shows overlapping angular and circular shapes with faintly drawn triangles and rectangles dispersed across the canvas. Outlined circles and irregular rectangles are present, creating a sense of depth and complexity.

Ryoku 1

John Cage, Crown Point Press

1985

Ryoku Series

John Cage

1985

The image displays a collection of overlapping ovals and irregular wavy lines, some enclosed within subtle triangular shapes, arranged in a random pattern. The composition features translucent shapes and soft colors, creating a sense of gentle motion on a blank canvas.

Ryoku 2

John Cage, Crown Point Press

1985

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA 1996 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite; lower left: Ryoku 8 OKTP; lower right: John Cage '85

Markings

blind stamp lower right: Crown Point Press / Marcia Bartholme; chop of Crown Point Press

Wikidata ID

Q75403352

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