Contemplating Betelgeuse
Contemplating Betelgeuse
Contemplating Betelgeuse
ArtistCaroline Thorington

Contemplating Betelgeuse

Date2006
MediumLithograph, Chine-collé with digital writing
Dimensions11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Credit LineDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Collection
Object numberDCCAH2009.092
ClassificationsPrints
Locations
  • Department of Energy & Environment (1200 First Street NE)
Description“Contemplating Betelgeuse” deals with puns and stars and melding 19th Century technology with 21st Century technology. Betelgeuse can be a star even when it is spelled Beetlejuice. Digital writing can be done with fingers or computer or with both.
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