Accession Number
1971/1.195

Title
Composition

Artist(s)
James Boynton

Object Creation Date
1970

Medium & Support
lithograph on paper

Dimensions
29 7/8 in x 22 in (75.9 cm x 55.9 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Clark

Subject matter
A prominent artist in Houston throughout out the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, Boyton is recognized for being a pioneer of avant garde art in the area. His work, such as this print, often had a modern and abstract style. Here, Boynton depicted a portion of a wall peeling away to reveal a red expanse. As the series title suggests, this opening is perhaps a depiction of an opening to an alternate dimension.

Physical Description
In the center of the print, a red square is revealed by the white of the wall peeling and curling downwards. The print is signed and dated (l.l.) "James Boynton 1970" and numbered (l.r.) "V/XV" in pencil.

Primary Object Classification
Print

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
abstraction
lithographs
modern and contemporary art
walls