Robert Stanley

A Very Large Flying Boat Taking Off (3 Lithographs)

1979

Artist: Bruce Nauman Title: Fingers and Holes (Black and White) Size: 30 x 40 Inches Medium: Lithograph and Screenprint Edition: Edition of 50. AP #7/10 Year: 1994 Notes: Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered by the Artist in Pencil. Printed by Gemini Gel #36.34. From the collection of Brook Alexander Gallery, NYC. Fingers and Holes, a captivating artistic exploration initiated by Bruce Nauman (American, born 1941), originated from a unique challenge he set for himself. Using his non-dominant hand, he drew his right hand, and vice versa, meticulously annotating each sketch with the count of holes formed between the fingers. This seemingly simple endeavor evolved into a profound study of algebraic topology, a mathematical field investigating fundamental properties of distorted objects, such as solids and voids. Nauman ingeniously translated his anatomical sketches into this abstract language. In this realm of mathematical inquiry, seemingly dissimilar objects transform into one another. A coffee cup and a doughnut, for instance, are considered equivalents due to their shared characteristic of having an unbroken surface surrounding a single "hole," a concept known as homeomorphisms. Nauman's deep dive into topology revealed connections between disparate elements, encapsulated in his statement, “Things that don’t look alike morphose one into another.” However, Fingers and Holes goes beyond mathematical intricacies. It delves into the realm of transformation—topological, visual, and linguistic. The iconic "three fingers, one hole" gesture, a symbol of sexual intercourse in what Nauman referred to as "kids’ sign language," served as a pivotal motif. This gesture reappeared in various forms within the series, including daisy chain formations and overlays on clowns' handshakes, which Nauman identified through his exploration. The clowns in Nauman’s work epitomize ambiguity, embodying a spectrum from humor to threat. Their double handshakes, simultaneously obsequious and aggressive, mirror the complexities of human interactions. Nauman found inspiration in this ambiguity, appreciating the clowns for their enigmatic nature. By integrating the "three fingers, one hole" motif into the handshake of his clown prints...

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Artist: Raphael Soyer Title: Seamstress 1 Portfolio Medium: 2 Lithographs, 1 printed in color & 1 black/white Original paper portfolio cover Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the ed...

Artist: Raphael Soyer Title: Seamstress II Portfolio Medium: 2 Lithographs, 1 printed in color & 1 black/white Original paper portfolio cover Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the E...

Artist: Moshe Castel Title: Secret Writing Medium: Lithograph Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the edition of 150 Measurements: 21 3/4" x 29" Note: This piece is sold UNFRAMED ...

Artist: Moshe Castel Title: Above Jerusalem Medium: Lithograph Signed: Hand Signed Edition: Edition of 150 Measurements: 30" x 22" Note: This piece is sold UNFRAMED Condition: ...

David Shrigley, Tornado Of Nonsense & It Was Worthwhile Doing This 60 x 80 cm (31 1/2 × 23 3/5 in) Off-set lithography Printed on 200g Munken Lynx paper Narayana Press in Denmark

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Nude is an original lithograph artwork, realized by Sergio Barletta, hand-signed, edition of 100 prints. In very good conditions. Here the artwork represents a different pose of n...