James Rosenquist

Henry's Arrival on the Art World Causes Gravity
1997

A vibrant, abstract representation of a comet streaking through space, depicted with a multitude of colorful, parallel lines against a dark blue background speckled with white dots to simulate stars. Below the comet, a white grid resembling a curved spacetime fabric illustrates the concept of gravity, with the comet's path distorting the grid. The image includes handwritten text at the bottom that reads "Heavy metal in the asteroid causes gravity," signed and dated by the artist.
A vibrant, abstract representation of a comet streaking through space, depicted with a multitude of colorful, parallel lines against a dark blue background speckled with white dots to simulate stars. Below the comet, a white grid resembling a curved spacetime fabric illustrates the concept of gravity, with the comet's path distorting the grid. The image includes handwritten text at the bottom that reads "Heavy metal in the asteroid causes gravity," signed and dated by the artist.

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Date
1997

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 30 1/16 × 22 1/16in. (76.4 × 56 cm)

Accession number
99.62.8

Edition
30/75 | 15 APs

Publication
Printed by Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc.; published by Estate Project for Artists with AIDS

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo and the Dorothea L. Leonhardt Fund at the Communities Foundation of Texas and The Horace W. Goldsmith Fund

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of James Rosenquist / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/12180

Part of a series:
The Geldzahler Portfolio
11 works

A black and white print depicting a melting clock draped over the edge of a simple, dark chair, which is placed on a checkered floor. The artwork has a surreal quality, and there is a signature at the bottom right corner.
A print featuring abstract sketches of geometric shapes and a garment. The top portion shows two red sketches of cubic forms, one appearing like a box within a box, and the other a flat, skewed square. Below, a larger blue sketch of a folded shirt with visible buttons and collar details. The artwork is centered on a white background with the artist's signature and a date at the bottom right corner.
An abstract black and white etching with intricate patterns and two prominent black circles. The artwork is centered on a white paper with signatures and edition number at the bottom.
A minimalist artistic representation of a plant with seven light blue flowers on thin stems, set against a pale yellow background. The plant appears to be growing from a simple horizontal line representing the ground, with a few roots extending below. The style is abstract and uses soft colors.
Vibrant abstract art with a mix of patterns, shapes, and colors, signed and dated '97.
A vibrant, abstract representation of a comet streaking through space, depicted with a multitude of colorful, parallel lines against a dark blue background speckled with white dots to simulate stars. Below the comet, a white grid resembling a curved spacetime fabric illustrates the concept of gravity, with the comet's path distorting the grid. The image includes handwritten text at the bottom that reads "Heavy metal in the asteroid causes gravity," signed and dated by the artist.
A sketch of a person's face and upper torso with incomplete features and minimal color. The individual is gazing upwards, and the drawing is characterized by soft lines and shading, with prominent details around the eyes and brow.
A minimalist artwork featuring a white quarter-circle against a dark gray square background, with the artist's signature in the bottom right corner.
A graphic print featuring abstract shapes and patterns with a dominant blue dotted background, a black striped rectangle, wood grain texture, and a solid beige circle. The image includes a signature and edition number at the bottom.

James Rosenquist
30 works in the collection

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