Adversary (page from Black Book), 1989 Political of which only the first

of which only the first 100 sets were sold as a set

abstraction and suggestion

depicting his recognizable characters in a composition that evokes feelings of solitude and introspection

The use of semi-transparent tracing paper adds depth and dimension to the composition

Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors) (H

Adversary (page from Black Book), 1989 Political of which only the firstChristopher Wool's 'Adversary' (1989) is a screenprint from his Black Book portfolio, published by Thea Westreich (New York) and Gisela Capitain (Cologne). This print is from an edition of 350, with 8 additional artist's proofs (numbered I VIII to VIII VIII). Black Book was Wool's first major bookwork, containing 17 word paintings including 'Spokesman,' 'Terrorist,' 'Paranoiac,' and 'Adversary.' The portfolio features Wool's characteristic stenciled