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Lois Long

American, 1918 - 2005

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The image contains a large circular shape on the left with hazy texture. Curved lines and smudges suggest motion. On the right, abstract scribbled lines and strokes converge, resembling tall grass or chaotic hair. The word "RED" is stenciled in the upper section, with partially obscured letters "NOW" below. A faint hand imprint is integrated into the cloudy area, drawing attention to the central expanse blending the organized with the chaotic.
Jasper Johns, Zigmunds Priede, Hatteras [artist's proof], 1963, lithograph in black on Rives BFK paper [artist's proof], Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2000.120.1

Hatteras [artist's proof]

Jasper Johns, Zigmunds Priede · 1963 · lithograph in black on Rives BFK paper [artist's proof] ·  Accession ID  2000.120.1

In the image, there are illustrated mushrooms with unique shapes and textures in shades of black, white, and brown with hints of green and red. The mushrooms are on the right page with their stems rising up and caps tilted to the right. The left page contains text, scientific information, and artistic elements with a heading labeled "VIII" at the top.
Lois Long, James Sheehy, Fred Genis, Untitled, 1972, color lithograph on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.8.b

Untitled

Lois Long, James Sheehy, Fred Genis · 1972 · color lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.8.b

Three mushrooms are illustrated on the right page. Two larger ones stand upright, while a smaller one leans to the right, showing gills and textures. The color palette includes beige, creamy white, and light brown tones against an off-white background. The mushrooms are on a flat surface with minimal grass-like details. On the left is a page of text with the title "Agaricus campestris Fries" and additional text arranged neatly in columns.
Lois Long, James Sheehy, Fred Genis, Untitled, 1972, color lithograph on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.7.b

Untitled

Lois Long, James Sheehy, Fred Genis · 1972 · color lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.7.b

The image displays an arrangement of rectangular and circular shapes. A bold black rectangle encases inner rectangles. In the bottom left corner, a circular object with "BLUE RED YELLOW" and a face is visible. There are scribbles, the word "souvenir," and texture present in the image.
Jasper Johns, Frank Akers, Souvenir [trial proof], 1970, lithograph in black on wove paper [trial proof], Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2000.120.3

Souvenir [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Frank Akers · 1970 · lithograph in black on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2000.120.3

The image displays a complex arrangement of handwritten text lines creating a web-like pattern. The abstract composition of words and sentences weaves in different directions, forming clusters and layers. The erratic positioning of text invites exploration of the landscape, evoking thoughts of scattered notes or scribbles. This fragmented assembly of writing offers an exploration of language and form.
John Cage, James Sheehy, Fred Genis, Untitled, 1972, lithograph in black on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.7.a

Untitled

John Cage, James Sheehy, Fred Genis · 1972 · lithograph in black on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.7.a

The image shows various handwritten text fragments arranged in a seemingly random and scattered manner across a plain background. The phrases are varied in size and orientation, overlapping and interspersed with rough sketches and simple shapes like a semi-circle.
John Cage, James Sheehy, Fred Genis, Untitled, 1972, lithograph in black on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.8.a

Untitled

John Cage, James Sheehy, Fred Genis · 1972 · lithograph in black on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.8.a

The image features detailed illustrations of mushrooms on the right side. The mushrooms are brown with lighter stalks and gills, accented with yellowish-green hues. They are clustered at the bottom right corner, with one mushroom shown in profile towards the center. On the left side, a large block of text against a beige background includes the title "Stropharia rugoso-annulata Farlow in Murrill."
Lois Long, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Untitled, 1972, color lithograph on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.5.b

Untitled

Lois Long, Fred Genis, James Sheehy · 1972 · color lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.5.b

The image consists of swirling lines and clusters of text on a beige background. The black script forms various shapes that resemble clouds or islands. Some lines connect, creating paths or networks on the canvas.
John Cage, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Untitled, 1972, lithograph in black on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.5.a

Untitled

John Cage, Fred Genis, James Sheehy · 1972 · lithograph in black on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.5.a

The image displays swirling lines and clusters of text forming an abstract composition across the page. The handwriting weaves in various directions, resembling chaotic notes. Some formations look like interconnected branches, while others resemble maps or constellations. The layout encourages viewers to ponder connections and meanings between the overlapping words.
John Cage, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Untitled, 1972, lithograph in black on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.6.a

Untitled

John Cage, Fred Genis, James Sheehy · 1972 · lithograph in black on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.6.a

The image shows a page with two sections: text on the left related to fungi, and illustrations of mushrooms on the right. The top illustration displays orange mushrooms, while the lower one shows gray mushrooms. The color palette consists of beige, orange, gray, and greenish-gray. The text is on the left, while the mushroom illustrations are on the right side of the page.
Lois Long, Fred Genis, James Sheehy, Untitled, 1972, color lithograph on Arches paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2001.145.6.b

Untitled

Lois Long, Fred Genis, James Sheehy · 1972 · color lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2001.145.6.b