Helen Phillips

Poem
1960

An abstract black and white etching featuring a chaotic arrangement of lines, shapes, and what appears to be handwritten text. The composition is dense with overlapping forms and scribbles that create a sense of movement and disarray. The artwork is centered on a beige paper with a wide border, and there are signatures at the bottom.
An abstract black and white etching featuring a chaotic arrangement of lines, shapes, and what appears to be handwritten text. The composition is dense with overlapping forms and scribbles that create a sense of movement and disarray. The artwork is centered on a beige paper with a wide border, and there are signatures at the bottom.

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Date
1960

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching and engraving

Dimensions
Sheet: 19 7/8 × 16 7/8in. (50.5 × 42.9 cm) Plate: 13 5/8 × 11 5/8in. (34.6 × 29.5 cm)

Accession number
96.198.14

Edition
39/50 | 12 APs

Publication
Printed by Andersen-Lamb Photogravure Corporation; published by Morris Gallery

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Print Committee

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/25611

Part of a series:

21 Etchings and Poems

21 works

This is an image of an artwork featuring a dark, textured figure that appears to be in motion, set against a lighter background with expressive marks. The figure seems to be composed of abstract, organic shapes, giving it a dynamic and somewhat chaotic appearance. Below the artwork, there is handwritten text, possibly a poem or a narrative, with signatures at the bottom right corner. The piece is numbered "31/30" at the bottom left, indicating it is part of a limited series. The overall impression is of a piece that combines visual art with literary elements.
This is an image of an artwork featuring a block of text with a poem titled "Fiercely, Lady, Do We Ride" by David Lougee, surrounded by abstract tree-like patterns. Below the text, there is a black and white illustration of a landscape with trees and a figure holding an umbrella. The artist's signature, "Kane Savage," is at the bottom right, and the edition number "39/50" is at the bottom left.
A black and white print featuring a stylized human figure in a crouching position with text written in German surrounding the figure. The artwork has a rough, expressive quality, with thick black lines outlining the figure against a lighter background. The text appears to be a poem, and there is a signature at the bottom right corner that reads "Hans Sahle" along with the edition number "39/50" on the bottom left.
This is a black and white etching depicting an abstract, distorted human face with exaggerated features surrounded by wavy lines. Below the image is a block of text, which appears to be a poem, and at the bottom are signatures and a numbering indicating it is part of a limited series. The overall composition suggests a focus on the human psyche, as indicated by the word "Mind" written in two places within the artwork.
A print featuring a block of text with a decorative, abstract border. The text appears to be a poem or prose, with the title "Most Often In The Night" at the top. The print is numbered at the bottom left corner and signed by the artist at the bottom right. The background is off-white, and the text block has a rough, textured appearance.
This image features an artwork with a combination of text and abstract shapes. At the top left, the word "NOSTALGIA" is prominently displayed, followed by a definition and a poem in English. Below the text, there is a large, bold print with black abstract shapes and forms on a white background, resembling a Rorschach inkblot test. The print is numbered "31/50" at the bottom left and signed by the artist, "Esther Mahlangu," at the bottom right. The overall composition suggests a fusion of literary and visual art, inviting interpretation and reflection on the theme of nostalgia.
This is a black and white etching featuring abstract forms and textures with a poem written in English on the right side. The poem starts with the word "Omega" and is signed at the bottom with the name "Ben Shahn." The artwork has a dark, swirling composition that frames the text, creating a sense of movement around the words. The print is numbered 31/30 at the bottom left corner, indicating its place in a limited edition series.
An etching of a stylized, abstract page of writing, with lines and shapes weaving in and out of the text, creating a sense of movement and distortion. The artwork is centered on a cream-colored paper with a signature at the bottom right.
A black and white print featuring a dense array of abstract symbols, scribbles, and line drawings. In the center, there's an oval shape containing handwritten text, surrounded by various forms that resemble hieroglyphics or primitive drawings. The artwork is bordered by a plain margin, and at the bottom, there's a signature and a number indicating it's part of a limited series.
A black and white abstract print with a large dark area on the left and a lighter area with text on the right. The text appears to be a poem, and there are signatures at the bottom right and numbering at the bottom left indicating it's a limited edition print.

Helen Phillips
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