14 KT Duke Wayne
1969
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color screenprint on wove paper
Dimensions
image: 59.69 × 48.26 cm (23 1/2 × 19 in.) sheet: 66.04 × 50.8 cm (26 × 20 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Gift of Richard Rodriguez)
Accession Number
2015.19.3026
Art Historical Context
Rupert García's *14 KT Duke Wayne*1969) is a striking color screenprint that captures the iconic American actor John Wayne in a bold, larger-than-life portrait. Rendered on wove paper vibrant hues and sharp contrasts, the image measures 59.69 48.26 cm, emphasizing Wayne's rugged persona through García's graphic style. The title's "14 KT" playfully nods to 14-karat gold, evoking glamour while hinting at cultural critique. Created amid the turbulent late 1960s, this print reflects García's roots in the Chicano art movement, which fused pop art influences with political activism. As a San Franci...