Works on Paper – Artifact 7

What can you discover about this turtle duo? Take a look at the questions below, and tell us what you may know. You can answer one or all of the questions. All comments on the artwork are welcome!

Today we are looking for confirmation on the artist, title, and date for the artwork, as well as biographical research on this particular artist and work.

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All photographs copyrighted Martin Museum of Art.

Artifact 7 - Full View, Turtle Armor

Artifact 7 – Full View, Turtle Armor

Artifact 7 - Text Close-Up, Title

Artifact 7 – Text Close-Up, Title

Artifact 7 - Text Close-Up, Subtitle

Artifact 7 – Text Close-Up, Subtitle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Can you transcribe (rewrite/interpret) the images above? Does it say “Self Portrait” and “Turtle Armor”? Is this the correct, official title of the piece?

2. Can you infer the printing process/technique? Is it an etching?

Artifact 7 - Text Close-Up, Name

Artifact 7 – Text Close-Up, Name

Artifact 7 - Text Close-Up, Surname

Artifact 7 – Text Close-Up, Surname

Artifact 7 - Text Close-Up, Edition

Artifact 7 – Text Close-Up, Edition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Please transcribe the text above. The museum has transcribed the text as “Alan James” and “Robinson”. Is this correct? What can you tell us about this artist, (i.e. life dates, biographical, etc.)?

4. Does this artist have other self-portraits? Does this artist have other series similar to this one?

5. Knowing the artist’s name, can you define the life dates as well as the date for this piece?

6. Are the numbers in the final image the edition of the print?

If you would like to provide us with additional resources, biographical or art historical, please list sources in the comments section.

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