Images(5)

Holding Court (The Queen of Spades)

Artist Derrick Adams (American, born 1970)

Printer Andre Ribuoli

CultureAmerican

Date2015

MediumTwo pigment prints on Hotpress, in original portfolio

Dimensions15 1/4 × 11 1/2 in. (38.7 × 29.2 cm)

SignedEach print signed, dated and numbered 12/18 in pencil verso

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number2020.16

On View

Not on view

DescriptionTwo pigment press images, each with a collaged image of a woman. The first shows a woman in profile with her eye gazing towards the viewer. She has a headpiece with hook on the top and wears a sepia-toned bar. Only her upper body is visible. She is situated in front of a black-and-white brick castle with two towers, the ground is completely blackened and a short pathway leads to the closed door of the castle.

The second image is also the upper body of a woman, with a white marble statue as the face. There is also a sepia-toned bar. She is also situated in front of a black-and-white brick building with a wooden entrance. The ground is a mute tone and textured.

ProvenanceFrom the artist to Revolution Books, NY. Purchased by private collector. From collector to Black Art Auction, Indianapolis, IN. Purchased online by Chrysler Museum, July 11, 2020.