Philip Guston

Untitled

1966

© The Estate of Philip Guston

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In Tate Britain

Prints and Drawings Room

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Artist: Philip Guston 1913–1980
Part of: Suite of Ten Lithographs
Medium: Lithograph on paper
Dimensions: Image: 570 × 765 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by the American Fund for the Tate Gallery, courtesy of a private collector 1996
Reference: P11396

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In the 1960s, Guston began to question his role as an abstract artist. These lithographs were made at a time of transition when figurative elements were beginning to reappear in his work. Marks are repeated and develop across the series, suggesting solid forms and hinting at recognisable shapes.

Gallery label, August 2004

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