Christopher Brown

American, born 1951

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The image depicts an abstract representation of water or waves. The perspective shows the surface of the water with light and shadow creating an undulating form. There is no clear horizon line. The artist uses pencil techniques like crosshatching and broader strokes to suggest movement and form. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray to black on a white background. The brushstrokes and tones create depth and fluidity, playing with light and shadow.
Christopher Brown, Atlantic Crossing [preparatory drawing], 1995, graphite on tracing paper [preparatory drawing], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.159

Atlantic Crossing [preparatory drawing]

Christopher Brown · 1995 · graphite on tracing paper [preparatory drawing] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.159

The image displays a view of a turbulent sea, depicting waves rolling through the water. The horizon is obscured by the stormy sea, with no visible objects or land. The drawing uses vigorous strokes with a pencil or graphite to capture the motion of the waves. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of shades of gray, black, and white. Close-up waves show detailed crests and troughs, while those further away are softer and less defined, indicating depth and movement.
Christopher Brown, Atlantic Crossing [preparatory drawing], 1995, graphite on tracing paper [preparatory drawing], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.160

Atlantic Crossing [preparatory drawing]

Christopher Brown · 1995 · graphite on tracing paper [preparatory drawing] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.160

The image shows overlapping circular shapes forming a binocular-like pattern at the center, surrounded by a blurred background. The artwork combines abstract elements with a busy maritime scene. The circular view resembles looking through binoculars, focusing on a specific ship while other boats and water are faintly visible beyond the circles. This composition suggests observing life at sea, with the central imagery standing out as if examining a fleet from afar.
Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Daria Sywulak, Between the Eyes, 1995, photogravure with softground etching and aquatint printed in yellow, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2001.142.113.1

Between the Eyes

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Daria Sywulak · 1995 · photogravure with softground etching and aquatint printed in yellow ·  Accession ID  2001.142.113.1

The image displays wavy, horizontal cream bands against a dark blue-black background, creating an abstract pattern. In the lower right, there is a circular cutout showing a red-headed woodpecker perched on a piece of wood.
Christopher Brown, Renée Bott, Sheet Music [working proof 10], 1994, color aquatint with soap ground and spit bite aquatints, soft ground etching and drypoint on Somerset paper (WP 10 – blue and black soft ground, yellow aquatint, only one bird in image) [working proof 10], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.223

Sheet Music [working proof 10]

Christopher Brown, Renée Bott · 1994 · color aquatint with soap ground and spit bite aquatints, soft ground etching and drypoint on Somerset paper (WP 10 – blue and black soft ground, yellow aquatint, only one bird in image) [working proof 10] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.223

This is a painting of two woodpeckers against a striped background. The artwork shows two woodpeckers against differently detailed backgrounds. One woodpecker has a black and white speckled pattern with red touches on its head, set against a tree trunk. The other has red and white plumage with a black back, on a similar trunk against a light turquoise background. The wider backdrop features repetitive brown and beige horizontal stripes, creating a sense of movement. The style is reminiscent of modern realist with an abstraction inclination, similar to artists like Charley Harper.
Christopher Brown, Renée Bott, Sheet Music [working proof 24], 1994, color aquatint with soap ground and spit bite aquatints, soft ground etching and drypoint on Somerset paper (WP 24 – close to edition with 2nd bird added) [working proof 24], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.224

Sheet Music [working proof 24]

Christopher Brown, Renée Bott · 1994 · color aquatint with soap ground and spit bite aquatints, soft ground etching and drypoint on Somerset paper (WP 24 – close to edition with 2nd bird added) [working proof 24] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.224

This is a painting featuring a vehicle with a flag on it and a hand pointing upward. The scene shows an automobile with visible headlights, front badge, and an American flag attached to its front. The background consists of green and yellow hues blending into each other, creating a vintage ambiance. There is a partial view of another person in uniform, their details blurred or obscured, contrasting with the clear design of the car. The painting is in the style of Gerhard Richter.
Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Flag from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film, 1994, color softground etching and spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.55

Flag from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott · 1994 · color softground etching and spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.55

The image shows elongated and blurred forms vertically aligned in rows, creating an abstract pattern. The forms resemble silhouettes of people standing or walking, some holding objects in front of them. The overall tones are green and dark, giving the scene a reflective quality.
Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Multiple from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film, 1994, color softground etching and spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.56

Multiple from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott · 1994 · color softground etching and spitbite aquatint with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.56

The image shows two individuals from the waist up, both facing away from the viewer. The person on the left wears a long-sleeved shirt with a red and gray diamond pattern and seems to have short, dark hair. The individual on the right appears to be topless, with one arm around the person on the left. They have short dark hair as well. The background is an abstract, softly blurred setting with muted tones of blue and beige, with an area of brighter blue on the far right. There are no visible facial features due to their positioning.
Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Diamond from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film, 1994, color softground etching with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.54

Diamond from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott · 1994 · color softground etching with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.54

The image contains blurred, flowing shapes and lines forming an abstract composition. Within these forms, figures resembling two people interacting with a vehicle can be seen, possibly around the trunk area. The shapes and hues suggest abstract outlines of a car and two individuals, reminiscent of a scene involving luggage handling or a roadside conversation. The composition uses colors and shadows to create an impression rather than precise elements, evoking familiar actions without depicting them explicitly.
Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Continental from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film, 1994, color softground etching on Lana Royal White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.53

Continental from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott · 1994 · color softground etching on Lana Royal White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.53

The image displays a blend of blurred silhouettes and lines creating an abstract scene. There is a dark, curved shape in the foreground, while the central figures appear as elongated shadows or figures in motion. The composition suggests people in a work or travel setting, with elements resembling a camera or optical device. The overall image conveys a sense of dynamic movement reminiscent of the blur of life.
Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott, Runner from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film, 1994, color softground etching with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.57

Runner from the set Five Studies from an Endless Film

Christopher Brown, Crown Point Press, Renée Bott · 1994 · color softground etching with scraping and burnishing on Lana Royal White paper ·  Accession ID  1998.40.57