Daphne I [State I]
1985
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color woodcut on Echizen Kozo paper
Dimensions
sheet: 82.6 x 63.5 cm (32 1/2 x 25 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Kathan Brown
Accession Number
1998.40.318
Art Historical Context
**Daphne I [State I]**, a vibrant color woodcut created by American artist Robert Kushner in1985, exemplifies the, decorative spirit of late 20th-century print. Kushner, known for his bold explorations in pattern and ornamentation, draws inspiration from diverse global traditions, often blending floral motifs with a sense of opulence. This work, printed on premium Echizen Kozo paper handmade Japanese sheet from mulberry fibers renowned for its exceptional strength, absorbency, and subtle texture—allows for rich color layering and fine detail, elevating the woodcut's tactile quality. As a "Sta...
About the Artist
Robert Kushner
Robert Kushner, born in 1949 in Pasadena, California, grew up in an artistic household profoundly shaped by his mother, Dorothy Browdy Kushner, a California Modernist painter whose studio filled with abstractions, printmaking, taxidermy, and succulents sparked his early creativity. He studied at the University of California, San Diego, where his senior exhibition in 1971 featured the performance *...