Sue Coe

The Cough
1994

A series of sketched portraits showing various people coughing or covering their mouths, with the title "THE COUGH Infectious Disease Clinic Waiting Room Galveston 94" inscribed at the bottom. The artwork captures different expressions and gestures associated with coughing, emphasizing the theme of illness and contagion.
A series of sketched portraits showing various people coughing or covering their mouths, with the title "THE COUGH Infectious Disease Clinic Waiting Room Galveston 94" inscribed at the bottom. The artwork captures different expressions and gestures associated with coughing, emphasizing the theme of illness and contagion.

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Date
1994

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching

Dimensions
Sheet: 13 1/8 × 9 11/16in. (33.3 × 24.6 cm) Plate: 11 11/16 × 7 7/8in. (29.7 × 20 cm)

Accession number
94.74.8

Edition
3/40

Publication
Printed and published by Steve Murray; published by Sue Coe

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

Rights and reproductions
© 1994 Sue Coe

API
artworks/9522

Part of a series:
AIDS Suite
10 works

A black and white illustration depicting a surreal scene where a person is being bathed by another individual in a large tub. The person in the tub is flinging water upwards, which transforms into ghostly faces that float away. The bather, standing outside the tub, holds a small object, possibly soap, in their hand. The artwork has a caption at the bottom reading "Blue Bath Sue Coe 97" and is numbered "3/40." The paper has a rough texture and is embossed with a circular seal on the bottom left corner.
A sketch of a distressed figure with an open mouth and wide eyes, appearing to emerge from or be submerged in water, with text indicating it was created in February 1994 at Galveston Hospital and titled "Griffin's Last Portrait." The artwork is numbered 3/40 and signed by the artist in the bottom right corner.
An etching of a stylized male figure with exaggerated facial features, raising his fist, with text written in script on the right side. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom right, with numbering on the bottom left, all on a cream-colored paper.
A black and white print depicting a scene in an infectious disease clinic with several figures seated and waiting, some appearing weary or in discomfort. A shadowy figure stands in the doorway, and the image conveys a somber atmosphere. There is text at the bottom indicating the title of the piece and the artist's signature, along with an embossed seal in the lower left corner.
An etching of a distressed figure with a hand on their forehead, with the text "IS THIS GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF ME?" inscribed below. The artwork is numbered 3/40 and signed by the artist, Sue Coe, in 1994. There is an embossed stamp at the bottom left corner of the paper.
A black and white print depicting a medical scene with a patient and a healthcare professional. The patient is lying down with visible lesions on the skin, indicative of Kaposi's sarcoma, while the healthcare worker examines the affected area. The image has a dark, somber tone, and there is handwriting at the bottom that reads "Kaposi's Sarcoma" and "Sue Coe 89." There is also a stamp or seal in the lower left corner and a print number "31/40" indicating its edition.
An etching depicting a scene with two figures, where one appears to be a doctor leaning over a reclining patient, both with concerned expressions. The artwork is titled "Patient and Doctor" and includes a signature and date in the lower right corner, with an edition number on the left. The print is on cream-colored paper with a visible embossed seal at the bottom center edge.
A series of sketched portraits showing various people coughing or covering their mouths, with the title "THE COUGH Infectious Disease Clinic Waiting Room Galveston 94" inscribed at the bottom. The artwork captures different expressions and gestures associated with coughing, emphasizing the theme of illness and contagion.
A detailed etching of a person resting their head on their hands, with a weary or distressed expression. The artwork includes text at the bottom that appears to be a personal note, and is signed and dated by the artist. The paper has rough edges, suggesting it may be a print or a limited edition piece.
This is an etching of a young man's portrait above a pair of clasped hands, with text below detailing the individual's name, age, and health status, including a T cell count. The artwork is dated and signed by the artist at the bottom. The image has a raw, sketch-like quality and is centered on a cream-colored paper with a visible plate mark around the etching.

Sue Coe
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