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Artist: Ron Kowalke (American, 1936-2021)

American painter, printmaker, and sculptor. Works explore extreme linear perspective and multiple framings. Taught alongside his practice at Northern Illinois University, Swain School of Design before joining the faculty of University of Hawaii. Work is found in permanent collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Boston Public Library, the Library of Congress, the Honolulu Academy of Art, etc.

Shades, Canto XXIV, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
Shades, Canto XXIV, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

The Bard Began, Canto IV, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
The Bard Began, Canto IV, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

The Heretics, Canto XXVIII, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
The Heretics, Canto XXVIII, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

Poor Brethren, Canto XXXII, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
Poor Brethren, Canto XXXII, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

Sinner's Feet, Canto XIX, Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
Sinner's Feet, Canto XIX, Inferno, 22/40

Etching on paper

Lovers, Canto V, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
Lovers, Canto V, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

Harpies, Canto XIII, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
Harpies, Canto XIII, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

The Pit, Canto XXII, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
The Pit, Canto XXII, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

Rain, Canto XIV, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
Rain, Canto XIV, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper

Spirits, Canto XXIX, from Inferno by Ron Kowalke

Ron Kowalke
Spirits, Canto XXIX, from Inferno, 1970

Etching on paper