The Sense of Smell

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The abstract artwork features a complex composition with varied textures and shades, showcasing a mix of geometric shapes and organic forms. In the upper section, two rectangles contain distinct patterns—one with a handprint and the other with a textured surface. At the bottom of the print is an amorphous, rock-like form with what appears to be the head of a cow.

The abstract artwork features a complex composition with varied textures and shades, showcasing a mix of geometric shapes and organic forms. In the upper section, two rectangles contain distinct patterns—one with a handprint and the other with a textured surface. At the bottom of the print is an amorphous, rock-like form with what appears to be the head of a cow.

Name/Title

The Sense of Smell

Entry/Object ID

2006.7.1.14

Description

Part of the CIVA Florence Portfolio. In a smaller, separate section is the head of a cow. It seems to be dead with its tongue hanging out. Above, in the larger section, is an abstract image of splatters and rectangular shapes.

Type of Print

Intaglio

Category

Vault

Made/Created

Artist

Duncan Simcoe

Date made

1995

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

19-3/4 in

Width

11-3/4 in

Dimension Description

mat size

Height

32 in

Width

24 in

Exhibitions

Florence Portfolio - Center Art Gallery, Calvin College: October 21, 2010 - February 5, 2011
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ Woodlawn CRC Ministry Center: April 19-June 24, 2013
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ Dordt College, Campus Center Art Gallery: January - February 2014
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ ICCF: Grand Rapids, MI: March 6 - June 14, 2015
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ LaGrave CRC: Florence Portfolio – Grand Rapids, MI: May 11 – September 2025