Untitled
Artist
Ulfert Wilke
(American, born in Germany, 1907–1987)
Date1959
MediumInk wash drawing with pastel on cream Japan paper
Dimensions46.7 x 32.3 cm (sheet)
ClassificationsDrawings
Credit LineGift of J. Wilder Green
Object number2000.11
Label TextThe Abstract Expressionist fascination with handwriting found full expression in Wilke’s art. In an extended series of drawings and paintings, he explored written languages around the world and throughout history. He explored the variety of graphic patterns, rhythms, and linear vocabularies derived from foreign and ancient scripts. Wilke also conceived these images as metaphors for musical notation.ProvenanceJ. Wilder Green, New York, NYOn View
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