Robert Cumming

Heads + Threads
1987

An abstract artwork featuring a central figure resembling a spool with a human-like face on a grid background. The spool has a blue and white pattern with red accents at the bottom. Below the figure, the words "HEADS THREADS" are written in a stylized font. The piece is numbered "3/4" and signed by the artist with the year 1987. The paper has rough edges, suggesting it may be handcrafted or torn from a larger sheet.
An abstract artwork featuring a central figure resembling a spool with a human-like face on a grid background. The spool has a blue and white pattern with red accents at the bottom. Below the figure, the words "HEADS THREADS" are written in a stylized font. The piece is numbered "3/4" and signed by the artist with the year 1987. The paper has rough edges, suggesting it may be handcrafted or torn from a larger sheet.

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Date
1987

Classification
Prints

Medium
Drypoint and watercolor

Dimensions
Sheet: 14 × 12 5/8in. (35.6 × 32.1 cm) Plate: 8 3/4 × 7 7/8in. (22.2 × 20 cm)

Accession number
2011.120.5

Edition
3/24 | 6 APs

Publication
Printed and published by Vermillion Editions, Ltd.

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Arthur and Susan Fleischer

Rights and reproductions
© Robert Cumming / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/40672

Part of a series:

The First Three Minutes, Etc.

9 works

A hand-drawn illustration on a white, textured paper featuring a central abstract figure resembling a feather or leaf, with a patterned texture in shades of blue and black. The figure casts a shadow on a grid background, which is intersected by various lines and geometric shapes. Splashes of blue watercolor are scattered across the image. Handwritten text and numbers are visible at the bottom, suggesting an artistic or scientific study. The paper's edges are irregular, indicating it may be torn or cut by hand.
An abstract artwork featuring a combination of geometric and organic shapes with a mix of black, teal, and green colors on a grid background. The piece includes hand-drawn elements and appears to be on textured paper, with the artist's signature and the year 1987 in the bottom right corner.
This is an image of an abstract artwork featuring a mix of geometric and organic shapes, with a central black and white figure surrounded by various forms and lines. The background grid and scattered text elements with words like "CHRONOS," "MIX," "TEK," and "CHARM" add to the complexity of the composition. The artwork is signed and dated in the bottom right corner, indicating it was created in 1987. The paper appears to have rough edges, suggesting it may be a print or drawing on high-quality, possibly handmade paper.
This is an image of an artwork featuring a stylized globe in the center with abstract markings and color patches. The background consists of horizontal lines suggesting a grid or chart, with some vertical elements that resemble bar graphs or buildings. The bottom of the artwork includes text that appears to be part of the piece, with the words "EQUI-" and "NOX" visible, and there's a signature and date in the lower right corner indicating 1987. The piece is numbered 3/24, suggesting it's part of a limited series. The paper has rough, uneven edges, typical of high-quality printmaking paper.
An abstract etching with geometric shapes and lines in shades of blue, green, and brown, with the words "FOUR" and "MESH" visible at the bottom. The artwork is numbered 3/24 and signed with the date 1987. The paper has rough, uneven edges.
A hand-drawn conceptual art piece featuring a central figure resembling a kite or glider with a human silhouette, surrounded by geometric lines and shapes suggesting movement or airflow. The drawing includes annotations such as "FLIGHT" and "KITE," and is signed and dated in the bottom right corner. The artwork is presented on a white background with rough paper edges.
An abstract artwork featuring a central figure resembling a spool with a human-like face on a grid background. The spool has a blue and white pattern with red accents at the bottom. Below the figure, the words "HEADS THREADS" are written in a stylized font. The piece is numbered "3/4" and signed by the artist with the year 1987. The paper has rough edges, suggesting it may be handcrafted or torn from a larger sheet.
An abstract print featuring geometric and freeform shapes with a grid background. There are scribbled lines, circles, and patches of blue and green watercolor. The words "SENTRY," "KNOX," and "NORAD" are written at the bottom within the grid. The print is numbered "3/24" and signed with the name "Cunningham 1987." The paper has rough edges, suggesting it may be a fine art print.
An artwork featuring a geometric and architectural design with the name "ROBERT CUMMING" at the top and the phrase "THE FIRST THREE MINUTES" at the bottom. The background has shades of blue and the composition includes abstract shapes resembling towers or machinery. The piece is numbered "3/24" and signed "Cumming 1987" at the bottom right. The paper has rough edges, suggesting it may be a print or etching.

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