Gothic Jab

Gene Davis, Gothic Jab, 1968, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1968.55
Copied Gene Davis, Gothic Jab, 1968, acrylic on canvas, 117 1432 38 in. (297.882.1 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1968.55

Artwork Details

Title
Gothic Jab
Artist
Date
1968
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
117 1432 38 in. (297.882.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
acrylic on canvas
Classifications
Keywords
  • Abstract — geometric
Object Number
1968.55

Artwork Description

"For some reason I do not entirely understand, I like to have my stripes taller than a man." A narrow column of vertical stripes more easily suggests a human or superhuman ratio.

Gene Davis: Hot Beat, 2016