Image
Steve Mendelson
Description
Maker
Steve Mendelson (American, 1958-1995, (RISD BFA 1981, Illustration)
Title
#27; verso: light graphite sketching
The Song of Amergin
Year
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Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
inkSupports
Dimensions
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35.9 x 30.8 cm (14 1/8 x 12 1/8 inches) (sheet)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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On verso: In ink at the top of the page, 27 encircled. In graphite, light line sketching. In ink, LR corner: "To mourn and / Survive, what a concept! / What if one mournes / oneself, and what if nothing / be left. Dust and Dust, / my life is dust and dirt" and artist signature, dated 12/12/89. Below, another inscription: "The Last of 3 / The end of hope / Death of hope birth of Freedom, / Nietche was fool, [--> that should be Kirkegaard, Nitche was an inbissel Kirkegaard a fool, it his quote anyway.] Death is death / life life, intertwined but hopelessly seperate dont / be a fool, hope less accept more, pray less expect less die at peace. All is as it is. Yes Yes as it is. is is. Useless indeed."
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Kenneth and Carol Mendelson
Object Number
2010.97.28 Type
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