Plate VIII from The Temptation of Saint Antony I-XIV
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one from a portfolio of 14 aquatints on xerograph printed chine collé on wove Lana Gravure paper
Dimensions
plate: 21.4 x 13.6 cm (8 7/16 x 5 3/8 in.) sheet: 56.5 x 37.8 cm (22 1/4 x 14 7/8 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Kathan Brown
Accession Number
1997.8.168.8
Art Historical Context
**Plate VIII from *The Temptation of Saint I-XIV*** Created in 1989 by Tim + K.O.S., this captivating print is Plate VIII from a portfolio of 14 aquatints, drawing inspiration from Gustave Flaubert's surreal 19th-century novel *Theation of Saint Anthony*. Rollins, a visionary artist and teacher, collaborated with K.O.S.—Kids of Survival, a group of young artists from the South Bronx public school system. Their partnership transformed literary masterpieces into accessible visual art, empowering underserved youth through creative education during the vibrant, socially conscious New York art s...