Robert Ryman

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Description

Robert Ryman
Untitled
each signed and dated 1973 on the reverse
double-baked porcelain enamel on oxidized copper panels, in 5 parts
each: 7 7/8 by 8 5/8 in. 20 by 22 cm.
overall installation as shown: 7 7/8 by 39 1/4 in. 20 by 99.8 cm.

Provenance

Galerie Konrad Fischer, Düsseldorf
John Weber Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1974

Exhibited

Düsseldorf, Galerie Konrad Fischer, Robert Ryman: New Paintings, November 1973
New York, John Weber Gallery, Robert Ryman, September - October 1974

Literature

"Macula," Robert Ryman, Paris, November, 1978, No. 3-4, illustrated, p. 128-129

Catalogue Note

In the Fall of 1973, Gallery Konrad Fischer arranged for the artist to work with Tunn Konerding on a series of metal panel artworks at the Werkkunstschule in Essen Germany. Between October 19 and October 28, a total of 13 pieces were created. They included 5 one panel pieces and 1 five panel piece on aluminum with enamel paint; one 3 panel piece on steel with enamel paint, and 6 five panel pieces on copper with double baked porcelain enamel. This artwork is listed as number 2 on the list of copper panels with double baked, hand applied porcelain enamel.