King George
1978
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View on museum website →Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
plate: 40.3 x 30.1 cm (15 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.) sheet: 55.3 x 44.1 cm (21 3/4 x 17 3/8 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner
Accession Number
1991.116.77
Art Historical Context
**King George** *Mark Leithauser,1978* Etching in black on wove paperStep into the intricate world of **King George**, a 1978 etching by American artist Mark Leithauser now cherished in the National Gallery of's print collection (Department CG-W). Measuring .3 x 30.1 cm on the plate and 55.3 x 44.1 cm on its sheet, this modest-scale work was generously gifted by Mrs. Robert. Hauslohner. during a vibrant era of renewed interest in traditional printmaking techniques, it showcases Leithauser's skill in capturing fine detail through black ink on smooth wove paper—a versatile support prized for...