Fire (artist proof)
1971
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folded color lithograph on Japanese paper
Dimensions
sheet: 61.6 x 49.85 cm (24 1/4 x 19 5/8 in.) folded: 61.6 x 25.4 cm (24 1/4 x 10 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Barbara Fendrick in memory of Daniel Fendrick
Accession Number
2008.130.4
Art Historical Context
**Fire (artist proof)** by Sam Gilliam, created in 1971, is a striking folded color lithograph on Japanese, measuring 61.6 x 49.85 cm when flat and folding neatly to 61.6 x 25.4 cm. As an artist proof, this rare pre-edition impression allowed Gilliam to refine his vision before producing the final print run, offering visitors a privileged glimpse into the creative process. The use of durable, absorbent Japanese paper enhances the lithograph's vibrant colors and subtle textures, a nod to traditional printmaking techniques adapted for modern abstraction. Sam Gilliam, a trailblazing African Amer...