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Diptych (#3)

Gunter Nolte

BIRTH YEAR 1938
BIRTH PLACE Göttingen, Germany
DEATH YEAR 2000
DEATH PLACE Fournier, Ontario
MEDIUM Copper/gold pigment with charcoal on paper
DATE 1994/1995
DIMENSIONS 51cm x 66cm
ACCESSION NUMBER 2018.01.05a-b
CREDIT LINE Collection of the Ottawa Art Gallery: gift of Judith Nolte, 2018
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A diptych presenting two contrasting pieces. One drawing presents a black on white geometric pattern occupying the entire surface. Juxtaposition of black vertical, horizontal and oblique lines creates equal and aligned forms. There is some charcoal smudging in the background. A composition of a black on white geometric pattern is present on the back of the paper (verso). The second piece is a paper surface entirely covered with metallic pigments. Copper/gold tones occupy the composition.

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