Made in Be-Be
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two-sided color linocut on paper
Dimensions
overall: 59.8 x 80 cm (23 9/16 x 31 1/2 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Gerald Cerny
Accession Number
1999.116.25
Art Historical Context
**Made in Be-Be** is a captivating two-sided color linocut paper by Polish artist Tadeusz Nuck, created in 1995. Measuring 59.8 x 80 cm23 9/16 31 1/2 in.), this print belongs to the National Gallery of Art's (Department: CG-W), generously gifted by Gerald Cerny Produced at the tail end of the 20th, it exemplifies the enduring vitality of printmaking as an accessible yet expressive medium, bridging traditional techniques with contemporary experimentation. Linocut, a relief printing method where artists carve designs into linoleum blocks and apply ink for bold impressions, shines here in vibran...