Series B, #3 (printed sheet)
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color aquatint and spitbite aquatint on Somerset White paper with overlay sheet of Fuji Hosho dipped in beeswax
Dimensions
sheet: 50.2 x 29.2 cm (19 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Kathan Brown
Accession Number
1998.40.434
Art Historical Context
José María Sicila's *Series B, #3* (1990) is a captivating example of late-20th-century experimental printmaking, blending innovative techniques to create luminous, textured effects. This color aquatint and spit aquatint on Somerset White paper features an overlay sheet of Fuji Hosho paper dipped beeswax, adding a soft, ethereal translucency that invites viewers to explore layers of depth. Measuring 50.2 x 29.2 cm, the intimate scale draws the eye to subtle tonal gradations and organic forms, hallmarks of Sicila's abstract style influenced by his Spanish contemporary roots. Aquatint, a staple...