Emma Amos

Amos, Emma Veoria

American, 1937 - 2020

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The image shows a monochrome print of a person from the knees upward, seated in a sideways position with their back slightly arched and face turned to the side. The person has short, textured hair, clasping their hands over their midriff, and wears a light-colored shirt with a collar underneath a dark jacket, paired with dark pants or a skirt. They wear a necklace and are surrounded by abstract lines, varying textures, and fragment-like shapes in the background.
Emma Amos, Waiting, 2005, collagraph in brown ink on wove paper, Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, 2023.145.24

Waiting

Emma Amos · 2005 · collagraph in brown ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.145.24

The image features intersecting and overlapping shapes and lines, creating a complex, abstract visual composition. The piece is dominated by vibrant blue tones with lighter strokes, interspersed with decorative strips showing a pattern resembling a vibrant, multicolored fabric. On the left side of the artwork, there is a dark, embossed rectangular shape displaying the faces of two figures in profile. On the right side, there is a form resembling a fish or a winged creature, integrating a sense of movement. Scattered throughout are vintage-style photographs.
Emma Amos, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute, How Time Flies, 2004, color silk aquatint and screenprint with collage on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.9.a-b

How Time Flies

Emma Amos, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2004 · color silk aquatint and screenprint with collage on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.9.a-b

This is a photograph of a blue portfolio cover with silver text. The cover is blue with white or light gray text reading: "MASTER ARTISTS MASTER PRINTMAKERS PORTFOLIO".
Various Artists, Richard Anuszkiewicz, David C. Driskell, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, Curlee Raven Holton, John Phillips, Robert Beckman, Ian Short, Wayne Crothers, Emma Amos, Grace Hartigan, Bodo Korsig, Kay WalkingStick, John Dowell, Allan Edmunds, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Master Artists Master Printmakers, 2003 - 2004, portfolio of fifteen prints with two title pages, two colophons, and one photo-documentation page, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.1-15

Master Artists Master Printmakers

Various Artists, Richard Anuszkiewicz, David C. Driskell, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, Curlee Raven Holton, John Phillips, Robert Beckman, Ian Short, Wayne Crothers, Emma Amos, Grace Hartigan, Bodo Korsig, Kay WalkingStick, John Dowell, Allan Edmunds, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2003 - 2004 · portfolio of fifteen prints with two title pages, two colophons, and one photo-documentation page ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.1-15

The image shows a close-up view capturing the top portion and intricate detail of a person's head. The person is viewed from above, featuring their head adorned with uniquely styled hair. The hair is braided or cornrowed at the crown, with lines of scalp visible between the braids. The rest of the hair forms coils of curls surrounding the head, textured with varying shades of dark and light hues. The background is minimal, with abstract swaths of earth-toned colors. There are no visible facial features, clothing, or jewelry in the image.
Emma Amos, Crown, 2002, etching and carborundum, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2019.164.4

Crown

Emma Amos · 2002 · etching and carborundum ·  Accession ID  2019.164.4

This is a painting of a rural scene. The central image is a vintage, sepia-toned photograph showing a wooden house, a mule with a cart, and open countryside. Surrounding the photograph are abstract brushstrokes resembling a variation of the Confederate flag with red, blue, and white colors and star-like forms in the corners. The frame adds texture and dynamism to the image, contrasting with the stillness of the photograph. The style is reminiscent of Jasper Johns, known for bold colors and iconic symbols in an abstract manner.
Emma Amos, Mississippi Wagon, 1937, 1992, color monotype on laid Ingres Canson paper, Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, 2023.145.23

Mississippi Wagon, 1937

Emma Amos · 1992 · color monotype on laid Ingres Canson paper ·  Accession ID  2023.145.23

The image displays circular shapes and lines with bold strokes of green swirling centrally. A translucent rectangular shape overlays a larger green spiral. A red figure to the left appears to be standing with hands on hips.
Emma Amos, Target, 1992, etching and phototransfer chine collé, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2019.164.5

Target

Emma Amos · 1992 · etching and phototransfer chine collé ·  Accession ID  2019.164.5

The image shows irregular bold shapes with jagged and smooth edges intersected by a red line. It includes patterns resembling zebra stripes and camouflage textures, with scattered black and white shapes and lines creating a sense of movement.
Emma Amos, Red Line Drawing, 1981, handmade paper created with paper pulp and torn pieces of an etching, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2019.164.1

Red Line Drawing

Emma Amos · 1981 · handmade paper created with paper pulp and torn pieces of an etching ·  Accession ID  2019.164.1

The image depicts a woman in a seated position, from the hips upwards. She has a hand on her hip and another on the ground for support. She has a direct gaze, with accentuated eyes and full lips. Her hair is covered with a white head wrap, and she is wearing a striped swimsuit that fits closely. There are no visible accessories. The background has a textured pattern resembling foliage or a natural design with earthy tones. The surface she sits on appears to be smooth with linear patterns, possibly representing wood or decking near a pool.
Emma Amos, Pool Lady, 1980, etching, aquatint with stencil, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2019.164.3

Pool Lady

Emma Amos · 1980 · etching, aquatint with stencil ·  Accession ID  2019.164.3

Emma Amos, Gold Face Type, 1966, color screenprint, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2019.164.2

Gold Face Type

Emma Amos · 1966 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2019.164.2