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Philip Guston

Goldstein, Philip

American, born Canada, 1913 - 1980

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The image displays bold, dark shapes and lines on a textured, grayscale background. There is an oval shape on the left with smaller rectangular forms inside. On the right, a curved shape resembling a tree trunk or a bent limb is present. All elements are positioned on a horizontal line in the image.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Scene [special proof], 1980, published 1981, lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.47

Scene [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1980, published 1981 · lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.47

The image displays curved and straight lines clustered together. The lines resemble rain streaks. Below, there are forms that look like a combination of rocks or abstract pillows with spotted patterns. The lines and forms create a dynamic interplay in an abstract context.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., View [special proof], 1981, published 1983, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.44

View [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981, published 1983 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.44

The image shows a collection of organic-shaped objects resembling gourds or pumpkins, arranged in a pile, with distinct elongated stems varying in direction and curvature. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of black, white, and gray tones to create contrast and texture. The objects are centrally positioned, overlapping each other, filling most of the frame, suggesting a mound-like structure with some stems protruding towards the top and sides of the composition.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L., Summer [special proof], 1980, lithograph on Koller Transfer wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.18

Summer [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L. · 1980 · lithograph on Koller Transfer wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.18

This is a drawing of a car. The drawing shows a sketch-like depiction of a car. It is rendered in bold, expressive lines defining the contours and details of the vehicle. The background has a textured appearance created with shading and crosshatching techniques, adding depth and movement to the piece. The car is portrayed in profile, emphasizing its rounded wheels and simplistic body shape. The drawing uses black on a lighter background to create a striking contrast, allowing the car to stand out as the central focus.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Car [special proof], 1980, lithograph on HMP Koller Transfer handmade paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.175

Car [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1980 · lithograph on HMP Koller Transfer handmade paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.175

A chaotic arrangement of curved and irregularly shaped lines fills the image. The shapes resemble a jumbled pile of mechanical gears and clockwork components, with circular forms interlaced with rectangular blocks. The dense configuration and intricate details give the impression of a dismantled machine. The black and white contrast accentuates the complexity of these elements, forming an abstract sculptural appearance.
Philip Guston, James Reid, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L., Elements [special proof], 1980, lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.15

Elements [special proof]

Philip Guston, James Reid, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L. · 1980 · lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.15

The image features flowing lines and rounded shapes, with arcs and curves throughout. Hanging objects resembling tassels and a bulb sway overhead. Below are forms resembling oversized faces with pronounced features against a backdrop of wavy lines. Spiraled lines create an upward curling plume.
Philip Guston, James Reid, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L., Curtain [special proof], 1979 - 1980, lithograph on gray John Koller handmade paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.45

Curtain [special proof]

Philip Guston, James Reid, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L. · 1979 - 1980 · lithograph on gray John Koller handmade paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.45

The image shows a series of undulating lines and curved shapes forming a complex composition. The abstract arrangement suggests a cluster of facial features, like closed eyes or noses, arranged together. This creates a landscape of forms that might evoke rounded hills or a series of calm, meditative heads. The drawing is in black ink on a light gray background, adding to the minimalist and abstract nature of the scene.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Sea [special proof], 1980, lithograph on gray John Koller handmade paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.17

Sea [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1980 · lithograph on gray John Koller handmade paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.17

The image shows a collection of abstract, sketch-like shoes in black lines on a white background. The shoes are arranged horizontally across the center of the image with varying positions and orientations.
Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L., Shoes [special proof], 1980, published 1981, lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.50

Shoes [special proof]

Philip Guston, Christine Fox, Larry Krueger, Gemini G.E.L. · 1980, published 1981 · lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.50

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], 1980, 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. · 1980, published 1981 · lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1981.5.176

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], 1980, 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. · 1980, published 1981 · lithograph on Koller Transfer wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1988.74.51