Statement thumbnail 1
Image of Gallery in South Kensington
Request to view at the Prints & Drawings Study Room, level E , Case PAT, Shelf 2

Statement

Print
1990s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Laser print on transcluent paper with a statement by the artist.
Text as follows:
"Jean Pierre-Hébert [artist's address and phone number]

Statement *:
"a few drawings,
mere 'restes d'encre',

each a single
line on a sheet of paper,

each, countless
& invisible
lines of code in a computer,

each, minute
& uncertain
ink strokes by an indefatigable plotter."

Jean-Pierre Hébert

* Whenever possible please type in Garamond Light Italic 14.0 pt size front, as this original. Thank you.'

Signed: For Patric Jean-Pierre Hébert


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleStatement (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Laser print on paper
Brief description
Laser print, 'Statement', text by the artist, by Jean-Pierre Hébert, ca.1990s
Physical description
Laser print on transcluent paper with a statement by the artist.
Text as follows:
"Jean Pierre-Hébert [artist's address and phone number]

Statement *:
"a few drawings,
mere 'restes d'encre',

each a single
line on a sheet of paper,

each, countless
& invisible
lines of code in a computer,

each, minute
& uncertain
ink strokes by an indefatigable plotter."

Jean-Pierre Hébert

* Whenever possible please type in Garamond Light Italic 14.0 pt size front, as this original. Thank you.'

Signed: For Patric Jean-Pierre Hébert
Dimensions
  • Length: 43.5cm
  • Width: 28cm
Marks and inscriptions
'For Patric Jean-Pierre Hébert' (Signed on the right.)
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince
Production
Jean-Pierre Hebert
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.1090-2008

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 8, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSON