Series A, #2 (printed sheet)
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aquatint in black and brown on Fuji Hosho paper with overlay sheet of Fuji Hosho dipped in beeswax
Dimensions
sheet: 43.8 x 44.5 cm (17 1/4 x 17 1/2 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Kathan Brown
Accession Number
1998.40.420
Art Historical Context
José María Sicilia's *Series A, #2* (1990) is a captivating example of contemporary printmaking, housed in the National Gallery of Art's collection as a gift from pioneering print publisher Kathan Brown. Created during a period when Sicilia, a Spanish artist born in 1954, was exploring abstraction and materiality, this work exemplifies his innovative approach to pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques. Measuring 43.8 x 44.5 cm, it belongs to a series that delves into subtle tonal shifts and layered textures, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay of light and form. The print e...