Mura V
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mezzotint and drypoint
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of the Artist, Keith Achepohl
Accession Number
1979.36.1
Art Historical Context
Keith Anden Achepohl's *Mura V* (1978) is a captivating print from the National Gallery of's collection, generously gifted by the artist himself. Created during a period when printmakers were revitalizing classical intaglio techniques amid the rise of contemporary abstraction, this work exemplifies Achepohl's mastery in blending tradition with personal expression. As the fifth in his "Mura" serieslikely evoking "walls" in Italian, suggesting architectural motifs—this piece invites viewers to explore texture, shadow, and form through its intricate surface. The artwork employs mezzotint and dry...