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Triangular Tonal Drawing

Print
1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This equilateral triangular screen print consists of red, blue and yellow small x-es. Following a certain algorithmic code, each x is laid out either upwards or sideways, in one of the three colours and in two different sizes and as such creates a pattern. Mounted in black mount with the triangle top facing to the right.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTriangular Tonal Drawing (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Screen print on drafting film
Brief description
Screenprint on drafting film, 'Triangular Tonal Drawing', by Tony Longson, California, 1980
Physical description
This equilateral triangular screen print consists of red, blue and yellow small x-es. Following a certain algorithmic code, each x is laid out either upwards or sideways, in one of the three colours and in two different sizes and as such creates a pattern. Mounted in black mount with the triangle top facing to the right.
Dimensions
  • Length: 55.7cm
  • Width: 55.7cm
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
E.1007-2008

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Record createdJune 8, 2009
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