Philip Guston

Goldstein, Philip

American, born Canada, 1913 - 1980

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The image shows intersecting geometric shapes including rectangles and elongated ovals arranged in an abstract composition. The outlines resemble stacked boxes and forms resembling pillows or cushions. The design is rendered in black ink on a white background with patterns like dots and lines that add texture. The combination of curved and straight lines creates an interplay in the image.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Martin Klein, Gemini G.E.L., Studio Forms [special proof], started 1979, published 1980, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.42

Studio Forms [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Martin Klein, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1980 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.42

The image contains bold, curving lines forming a central shape resembling a bulky coat with its collar turned up. The coat appears filled with large, patterned objects, resembling potatoes or rocks. It stands against a backdrop of angular, wave-like shapes that evoke a sense of a landscape, potentially mountains or a sea.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Martin Klein, Gemini G.E.L., Coat [special proof], started 1979, published 1980, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.14

Coat [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Martin Klein, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1980 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.14

The image features intertwined, rounded shapes and lines resembling a tangle of pipes or tubes with a textured surface. Various circular patterns and openings are scattered throughout, some resembling eyes or sockets. The overlapping forms create a dense, three-dimensional appearance.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Pile Up [special proof], 1979 - 1981, lithograph on J. Barcham Green Crisbrook wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.48

Pile Up [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1979 - 1981 · lithograph on J. Barcham Green Crisbrook wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.48

The image displays an abstract artwork with thick, bold lines and patched shapes. It features a figure with a square, patchwork face made of interlocking segments. Long, flowing lines at the back suggest hair. One hand is raised with two fingers extended. The background includes geometric divisions and patterns like crisscrossing lines and dotted borders, resembling a window or framed artwork.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Painter [special proof], 1979 - 1981, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.43

Painter [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1979 - 1981 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.43

The image features bold, curving lines and circular shapes in an abstract composition. The shapes resemble interconnected mushrooms or gears, with some having concentric rings and dotted patterns. The densely packed and layered shapes create a sense of organized chaos, similar to a complex machine or a fantastical forest floor. The abstract nature of the artwork allows for multiple interpretations.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Sky [special proof], started 1979, published 1983, lithograph on Koller Transfer wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, National Gallery of Art, Washington., 1988.74.53

Sky [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1983 · lithograph on Koller Transfer wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.53

The image displays a collection of bold black lines and textured ovals, intersecting and overlapping to create a central abstract composition. Among the shapes, there are forms resembling tightly stitched patches or rough stones, piled to suggest volume and depth. The surrounding background is defined by delicate lines hinting at distant landscapes or faintly sketched objects like fences or trees, adding spatial context to the abstract assembly.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Chris Sukimoto, Gemini G.E.L., Gulf [special proof], started 1979, published 1983, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.41

Gulf [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Chris Sukimoto, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1983 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.41

The image displays swirling dark lines overlapping on a canvas, creating an abstract composition. Toward the bottom, there are two distinct lighter shapes. On the left, an oval shape with a central spiral design is present and on the right, a rectangle with horizontal lines and dark spots.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Objects [special proof], started 1979, published 1981, lithograph on Koller Transfer wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.51

Objects [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1981 · lithograph on Koller Transfer wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.51

The image shows mushroom-like shapes emerging from a textured surface resembling a log, accompanied by a round shape and abstract forms to the right and upper sides. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily using shades of gray and black. The log and mushrooms occupy the lower half of the image, while the large round shape is located on the left side, and another abstract shape appears towards the upper right corner.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Easel [special proof], started 1979, published 1981, lithograph on J. Barcham Green wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.52

Easel [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1981 · lithograph on J. Barcham Green wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.52

The image contains thick black lines forming irregular shapes against a light background. The arrangement includes jagged forms resembling brick patterns and a twisted column. On the right, a chair with exaggerated features is placed near a door. Above the chair, a framed picture hangs depicting a seascape. Additionally, there is a large light bulb hanging in the foreground, with abstract forms suggesting hanging laundry or draped fabric on the left.
Philip Guston, James Reid, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L., East Side [special proof], started 1979, published 1980, lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.174

East Side [special proof]

Philip Guston, James Reid, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1980 · lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.174

The image depicts a black and white drawing with swirling lines and patterns, featuring a central abstract form resembling a profiled object with large dots or spots. The background has a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray produced by the ink and line work. The central object is slightly off-center towards the top. The surrounding area is densely hatched, and there are vertical lines on the right side of the composition.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Rug [special proof], started 1979, published 1981, lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.176

Rug [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1979, published 1981 · lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.176

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