Five (II) from Five
1978
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one from a portfolio of five etchings in gray on wove Arches Satiné paper
Dimensions
plate: 61 x 61 cm (24 x 24 in.) sheet: 66.7 x 66.4 cm (26 1/4 x 26 1/8 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Kathan Brown
Accession Number
1998.40.9.2
Art Historical Context
"Five (II) from" is a captivating etching by Robert Barry, created in 1978 as part of a portfolio of five similar works. This square-format plate, measuring 61 x cm, is rendered in subtle gray tones on luxurious wove Arches Sé paper (sheet: 66.7 x 66.4 cm). Housed in the National Gallery of Art's collection through the generous gift of pioneering printmaker Kathan Brown, it exemplifies Barry's innovative approach to printmaking during a pivotal era in contemporary art. Barry, a key figure in Conceptual Art and Minimalism, often challenged viewers' perceptions of space, language, and the art ...