Ruth Ellen Weisberg

Canto V
1999

This is a monochromatic artwork depicting two figures wrapped in a flowing, translucent shroud. The figure on top appears to be in a state of repose or descent, with one arm outstretched and the other bent at the elbow, while the figure below seems to be looking up or supporting the upper figure, with a visible expression of concern or contemplation. The shroud creates a dynamic texture and movement around the figures, enhancing the dramatic and ethereal quality of the scene. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom right corner.
This is a monochromatic artwork depicting two figures wrapped in a flowing, translucent shroud. The figure on top appears to be in a state of repose or descent, with one arm outstretched and the other bent at the elbow, while the figure below seems to be looking up or supporting the upper figure, with a visible expression of concern or contemplation. The shroud creates a dynamic texture and movement around the figures, enhancing the dramatic and ethereal quality of the scene. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom right corner.

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Date
1999

Classification
Prints

Medium
Monotype

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 39 7/8 × 25 1/8in. (101.3 × 63.8 cm) Image: 37 13/16 × 24 13/16in. (96 × 63 cm)

Accession number
2000.312

Series
Canto V. Whirlwhind of Lovers series

Edition
1/1

Publication
Printed by Ruth Ellen Weisberg

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Gary, Brenda, and Harrison Ruttenberg in honor of the artist

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
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Ruth Ellen Weisberg
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