96-C-4 [working proof 5]
1996
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color aquatint and soft ground etching with drypoint on Somerset paper (WP 5 – color proof, many collaged areas, orange pastel in 1 square, notes in pencil)
Dimensions
38 x 22 in.
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Kathan Brown
Accession Number
2024.132.749
Art Historical Context
Yutaka Yoshinaga's *96-C-4 [working proof 5]* (1996) offers a rare glimpse into the experimental heart of contemporary printmaking. Created as a color proof on luxurious Somerset paper, this 38 x 22-inch work measures 38 x 22 in. and showcases the artist's mastery of intricate techniques: color aquatint for rich tonal gradients, soft ground etching for subtle textures, and drypoint for bold, expressive lines. What sets this piece apart are its "in-progress" features—numerous collaged areas, a vibrant orange pastel square, and handwritten pencil notes—revealing Yoshinaga's iterative process fir...