William N. Copley

Untitled (Think/flag)
1967

A graphic artwork featuring the word "THINK" in bold, white, uppercase letters on the upper left side against a black background. The rest of the image shows a series of horizontal stripes alternating between black and a cream color, resembling an abstract interpretation of the American flag. The stripes are not uniform, with rough edges and varying thicknesses. There is a signature and edition number on the bottom right corner.
A graphic artwork featuring the word "THINK" in bold, white, uppercase letters on the upper left side against a black background. The rest of the image shows a series of horizontal stripes alternating between black and a cream color, resembling an abstract interpretation of the American flag. The stripes are not uniform, with rough edges and varying thicknesses. There is a signature and edition number on the bottom right corner.

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Date
1967

Classification
Prints

Medium
Screenprint

Dimensions
Sheet: 20 7/8 × 25 3/4in. (53 × 65.4 cm)

Accession number
2006.50.4

Edition
50/100

Publication
Printed by Chiron Press Inc.; published by Artists and Writers Protest, Inc.

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

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of William Copley / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/28102

Part of a series:

ARTISTS AND WRITERS PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR IN VIET NAM, 1967

17 works

A black and white abstract print featuring a collage of various geometric shapes and architectural forms that resemble a fragmented cityscape. The image has a signature at the bottom right and is numbered at the bottom left, indicating it is part of a limited series. The background is plain white, emphasizing the contrast of the dark structures.
A graphic artwork featuring a stylized black U-turn arrow with a red rectangle at the tip against a bright blue background. The image has a signature at the bottom right and is numbered at the bottom left, indicating it's part of a limited series.
A red lithograph print featuring an abstract profile of a human head in the upper left corner and scattered, expressive brush strokes across the rest of the canvas. The background is a warm, off-white color, and the artwork has a raw, spontaneous quality.
A black and white print featuring two overlapping images of a woman's face and a child, both with somber expressions, overlaid with a large, red, painted 'X'. The artwork includes signatures and edition number at the bottom.
A conceptual artwork featuring a collage of various elements: the upper left shows a textured crescent shape resembling a celestial body next to a ruler, the upper right displays a circular image with a pattern that could be interpreted as a planet or moon surface. Below, a large black rectangle with a white circle cut out is positioned above a smaller rectangle depicting silhouetted figures with elongated shadows, resembling astronauts on a ruler-like surface. The artwork includes signatures and edition number at the bottom.
A conceptual artwork featuring two columns of text with the word "NO" followed by various phrases, printed on what appears to be airmail-style paper strips with red and blue borders, positioned against a white background. The lower strip includes a red postage stamp image and is signed and numbered by the artist.
A black and white abstract lithograph featuring dynamic, gestural lines and shapes that create a sense of movement and chaos. The artwork is numbered 51/100 and signed by the artist, dated '65, in the lower right corner. The paper has a textured appearance with a blank border surrounding the image.
A plain orange book cover with the word "POEMS" printed in small black letters in the center.
A minimalist graphic artwork featuring a bold red curved line across the top and a red diagonal line creating a triangular shape on a white background.
A minimalist abstract print with a peach or light red hue on an off-white paper. The central figure resembles a draped cloth or a flowing form with dynamic lines and curves, suggesting movement. There are inscriptions at the bottom, possibly the artist's signature and edition number.

William N. Copley
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