Eternal City IV
1969
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View on museum website →Medium
color collagraph and etching on Murillo wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 51.75 × 36.83 cm (20 3/8 × 14 1/2 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy
Accession Number
2019.109.60.8
Art Historical Context
Clare Romano's *Eternal City IV (1969) captures the timeless allure of Rome, the fabled "Eternal City through a masterful print that evokes its ancient grandeur and vibrant urban life. Created as part of a portfolio series, this work measures 51.75 × 36.83 cm on Murillo wove paper, a smooth, high-quality support favored by printmakers for its ability to hold fine details and rich inks. Donated to the National Gallery of Art by Bob Stana and Tom Judy, it exemplifies the museum's commitment to preserving innovative 20th-century prints. Romano, a skilled American printmaker, blends color collagr...