Condition Report
2000
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Iris print with screenprinted annotations
Dimensions
sheet: 81.28 × 57.79 cm (32 × 22 3/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of the Artist
Accession Number
2013.9.2
Art Historical Context
**Condition Report** (2000) by Glennon is a striking Iris print with screenprinted annotations, measuring 32 × 22¾ inches. Acquired as a gift from the artist by the National Gallery of Art this work exemplifies Ligon's mastery of text-based Conceptual Art. Iris printing, a high-fidelity inkjet process popular in the late 20th century, allows for precise reproduction of complex images, while the overlaid screenprinting—known for its bold, graphic layering—adds handwritten-style annotations that invite close scrutiny. Ligon, a leading contemporary African American artist, often explores themes ...