James Brown

American, born 1951

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The image shows a rectangular shape on a mustard-yellow background with an elongated, vertical black oval shape in the center. The contrast between the yellow and black creates a bold visual impact, emphasizing the simplified contours and smooth lines within the artwork.
James Brown, Leslie Miller, Bradford Morrow, Beaver, 1990, relief print in black on Somerset paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel, 1998.124.32

Beaver

James Brown, Leslie Miller, Bradford Morrow · 1990 · relief print in black on Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  1998.124.32
The image shows thin, white lines intersecting and extending across a dark rectangular background.
James Brown, Leslie Miller, Bradford Morrow, Hummingbird, 1990, relief print in black on Somerset paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel, 1998.124.33

Hummingbird

James Brown, Leslie Miller, Bradford Morrow · 1990 · relief print in black on Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  1998.124.33
The image features a dark square on a white background, with a thin, curved line with a hook-like end displayed inside the square. The line's shape might evoke a musical instrument's scroll or a curled tail. The simplicity of form and abstract presentation invites viewers to make their own associations.
Bradford Morrow, Leslie Miller, James Brown, Opossum, 1990, relief print in black and ochre on Somerset paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel, 1998.124.15

Opossum

Bradford Morrow, Leslie Miller, James Brown · 1990 · relief print in black and ochre on Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  1998.124.15
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Untitled

James Brown · 1991 · gouache on gold foil paper ·  Accession ID  1995.90.1.a
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The Passion

James Brown · 1991 · bound volume with 40 offset lithographs and 1 gouache drawing ·  Accession ID  1995.90.1