Blue Club [working proof 7]
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aquatint with photo-lithograph on wove paper [working proof]
Dimensions
plate: 47.8 x 45.2 cm (18 13/16 x 17 13/16 in.) sheet: 71.7 x 55 cm (28 1/4 x 21 5/8 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Crown Point Press and the Artist, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Accession Number
1991.235.8
Art Historical Context
**Blue Club [working proof7]**, created by Richard Diebenk in 1981, offers a fascinating glimpse into the late-career exploration of printmaking. Diebenkorn, renowned his Bay Area Figurative and luminous abstractions like the Ocean Park series, into intricate prints during this period. This working proof— the seventh in a series of trials—reveals the meticulous process behind his final editions, showcasing his ability to blend bold color and geometric forms with emotional depth. The medium, aquatint with photo-lithograph on wove paper, highlights innovative techniques: aquatint produces rich,...
About the Artist
Richard Diebenkorn
Richard Clifford Diebenkorn Jr. (1922-1993) was one of the premier American painters of the postwar era, whose deeply lyrical abstractions and figurative works evoked the shimmering light and wide-open spaces of California. Born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in San Francisco, Diebenkorn became a pivotal figure in elevating the status of California art on the international stage. His career encom...