Study for Accents
Drawing
2002 (made)
2002 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Hébert created his first algorithmic work of art in 1974 and acquired his first pen plotter in 1978. He composes the code, or algorithm, for each drawing. He considers the computer to be a tool that enables him to focus on drawing as a conceptual activity.
The delicacy of this computer-generated drawing demonstrates the surprisingly subtle effects that can be achieved with a pen plotter. Looking rather like a sheet of fine fabric or lace, its ethereal appearance is typical of Hébert's distinctive style.
The delicacy of this computer-generated drawing demonstrates the surprisingly subtle effects that can be achieved with a pen plotter. Looking rather like a sheet of fine fabric or lace, its ethereal appearance is typical of Hébert's distinctive style.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Study for Accents (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Plotter drawing on paper |
| Brief description | Plotter drawing on paper, 'Study for Accents, by Jean-Pierre Hébert, 2002. |
| Physical description | Plotter drawing on paper. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '@ / 02607-4-3.5 "STUDY FOR ACCENTS" JEAN-PIERRE HÉBERT 2002 PH 02-0005' (On reverse of object. In pencil across lower edge.) |
| Gallery label | Jean-Pierre Hébert born 1939
Study for Accents
2002
The delicacy of this computer-generated drawing demonstrates the surprisingly subtle effects that can be achieved with a pen plotter. Looking rather like a sheet of fine fabric or lace, its ethereal appearance is typical of Hébert's distinctive style.
Plotter drawing
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince
Museum no. E.1083-2008(07/12/2009 - 21/04/2010) |
| Credit line | Given by the Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince |
| Production | Jean-Pierre Hebert |
| Summary | Hébert created his first algorithmic work of art in 1974 and acquired his first pen plotter in 1978. He composes the code, or algorithm, for each drawing. He considers the computer to be a tool that enables him to focus on drawing as a conceptual activity. The delicacy of this computer-generated drawing demonstrates the surprisingly subtle effects that can be achieved with a pen plotter. Looking rather like a sheet of fine fabric or lace, its ethereal appearance is typical of Hébert's distinctive style. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1083-2008 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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