Peter Lipman-Wulf

Image to Shakespeare's Sonnets XL
1964

An open book with two pages visible. On the left page, a poem with the title "XL" is printed, with parts of the text artistically obscured by black ribbon-like illustrations that give a sense of the text being torn or peeled away. On the right page, there is an etching of three figures; one appears anguished and separate from the other two, who are intimately embracing. The artwork has a classical style, and the etching is signed and dated at the bottom right. The page numbers "-11-" and "-12-" are at the bottom of the respective pages.
An open book with two pages visible. On the left page, a poem with the title "XL" is printed, with parts of the text artistically obscured by black ribbon-like illustrations that give a sense of the text being torn or peeled away. On the right page, there is an etching of three figures; one appears anguished and separate from the other two, who are intimately embracing. The artwork has a classical style, and the etching is signed and dated at the bottom right. The page numbers "-11-" and "-12-" are at the bottom of the respective pages.

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Date
1964

Classification
Prints

Medium
Engraving and letterpress

Dimensions
Sheet: 19 7/8 × 29 9/16in. (50.5 × 75.1 cm) Plate (Right): 14 3/8 × 10 1/4in. (36.5 × 26 cm) Plate (Left): 17 × 12in. (43.2 × 30.5 cm)

Accession number
65.3.6

Edition
16/50

Publication
Printed by Peter Lipman-Wulf; published by Adelphi University

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of William J. Bluman and Dr. Jetti Katz Bluman

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/5964

Part of a series:
Images to Shakespeare's Sonnets
12 works

This image shows an open book with two pages. The left page has a large abstract blue figure resembling a number 7 and text commemorating Shakespeare's 400th birthday, along with a quote and the phrase "All's well that ends well." The right page features a blue illustration of three figures, one of which is an elderly man, and the text "IMAGES TO SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS." The pages are numbered 1 and 2 at the bottom, respectively.
An open book with two pages visible. On the left page, there is a black and white etching of a man and a woman in profile, facing each other intimately with their foreheads nearly touching. The woman's hand gently touches the man's face. On the right page, a poem is printed in black ink with certain lines redacted by a ribbon-like illustration that weaves through the text. The bottom of each page is numbered, "-21-" on the left and "-22-" on the right, with the artist's signature and date below the illustration on the left.
A two-page spread from a book with the left page featuring the text of Shakespeare's Sonnet 130, "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun," and the right page displaying an etching of a woman with flowing hair being admired by a man. The artwork is detailed and expressive, capturing the essence of the sonnet's theme of unconventional beauty.
A two-page spread from a book or portfolio, with the left page featuring a poem in a silhouette of a human profile, and the right page showing a detailed black and white illustration of a young person resting their head against an older, bearded figure. Both figures appear contemplative or sorrowful. The artwork is signed and dated by the artist.
An open book with an illustration on the left page depicting a woman's profile with her face nestled among large roses, and text on the right page shaped into a heart, containing a poem. The pages are numbered "-13-" and "-14-" at the bottom, and there is a signature and date on the bottom right of the right page.
An open book with two pages visible. The left page features a poem with the number LX at the top, written in English, with a flowing, wavy design that partially obscures the text. The right page shows an etching of a bearded old man with a sorrowful expression, holding a scythe, overlaid with the faint image of a woman's face. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom.
This image displays an open book with two pages. On the left page is a black and white etching of two figures facing each other with their hands almost touching, reminiscent of Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam." The figures are drawn with soft lines and appear contemplative. The right page features a poem with text that looks like it's been torn from another page and pasted onto the book. The poem is numbered LXXXI and discusses themes of memory, death, and the enduring power of the written word. The bottom of each page is numbered, "-17-" on the left and "-18-" on the right, suggesting they are part of a larger collection. The artist's signature and the year "May 1988" are visible on the bottom left of the etching.
This image features a two-page spread with an artistic representation on the right and text on the left. The right page depicts a detailed black and white etching of two faces in close proximity, one appearing to whisper into the other's ear. The left page contains a poem titled "XC" with several stanzas, written in elegant script. The pages are numbered "-19-" and "-20-" at the bottom, respectively. The artist's signature and date are visible on the bottom left of the right page.
A black and white etching of a profile portrait of a person on the left side, with intricate line work creating a sense of depth and texture. The person's face is partially obscured by leafless branches. On the right side, there is a page with a poem, with parts of the text appearing on torn paper strips layered over a background that resembles the texture of tree bark. The image is a juxtaposition of visual art and literature, possibly suggesting themes of nature, time, and transience. The bottom of the image has page numbers "-5-" and "-6-" indicating this is a spread from a book or a series.
An open book with two pages visible. On the left page, a poem with the title "XL" is printed, with parts of the text artistically obscured by black ribbon-like illustrations that give a sense of the text being torn or peeled away. On the right page, there is an etching of three figures; one appears anguished and separate from the other two, who are intimately embracing. The artwork has a classical style, and the etching is signed and dated at the bottom right. The page numbers "-11-" and "-12-" are at the bottom of the respective pages.

Peter Lipman-Wulf
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