Cocles
Artist
Alan Shields
(American, 1944 - 2005)
Publisher
Shenanigan Press Ltd.
(American)
Date1973
MediumTwo-sided grid in lithograph, serigraph with flocking and collage
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/8 × 14 7/16 inches (35.89 × 36.63 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Richard M. Hollander
Object numberF93-7/3
Signedverso, second strip from bottom, in pencil: "Alan Shields/ '73 24/25"
Edition/State/Proof24/25
On View
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DescriptionTwo-sided lattice of 1/2"-wide crossing strips, 10 vertical and 8 underlying, horizontal, black at bottom. Screened strips in single colors are lithographed, collaged, and flocked in polychrome with added elements in geometrical and free forms. Strips are aligned at random intervals, widest at center. Verso of lattice is more darkly colored and flocked through upper two-thirds, with the brighter strips in the lower portion.Copyright© Alan Shields Estate
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