Series B, #1 [overlay sheet]
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beeswax on hosho paper
Dimensions
sheet: 42.6 x 38.7 cm (16 3/4 x 15 1/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Kathan Brown
Accession Number
1998.40.441
Art Historical Context
José María Sicilia's *Series B, #1 [overlay sheet]* (1990) is a delicate yet innovative print that exemplifies the Spanish artist's exploration of light, texture, and abstraction during the late 20th century. Created as part of a series, this work measures 42.6 x 38.7 cm and invites viewers to ponder the interplay of transparency and opacity, characteristic of Sicilia's mature style influenced by minimalism and process-oriented art. The standout medium—beeswax on hosho paper—marks a technical breakthrough. Hosho, a traditional Japanese handmade paper prized for its strength and absorbency in ...