Eleven Figures
1966
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View on museum website →Medium
etching
Dimensions
image: 194 x 560 mm sheet: 257 x 635 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Accession Number
2008.115.1
Art Historical Context
**Eleven Figures** is striking 1966 etching by artist Harold Altman (1929–2003), capturing a panoramic composition of eleven human figures an expansive image measuring 194 x 560 mm on a sheet of 257 x 635 mm., renowned for his figurative prints that evoke the rhythms of everyday American life—often rural Pennsylvania scenes or contemplative gatherings—excelled in printmaking, blending realism with subtle narrative depth. Created during the vibrant mid-20th-century print revival, this work exemplifies his ability to distill human connection and quiet drama into intricate line work. Etching, Al...