Quartet
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screenpirnt
Dimensions
Image: 318 x 403 mm Sheet: 379 x 453 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.1910
Art Historical Context
**Quartet** by Louise Arnstein Freedman a striking screenprint from 194, capturing the mid-20th-century enthusiasm for bold, graphic printmaking. Measuring 318 x 403 mm on the image and 379 x 453 mm on the sheet, this work exemplifies the precision and vibrancy possible through screenprinting—a technique that uses stencils and mesh screens to layer inks, allowing artists to achieve rich colors and sharp contrasts ideal for limited-edition fine art. In the post-World War II era, screenprints like this bridged commercial graphic design and gallery-worthy expression, reflecting a democratizing sh...