Shrine
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lithograph (stone) in black on German Etching paper
Dimensions
image: 59 x 41 cm (23 1/4 x 16 1/8 in.) sheet: 63.5 x 45.7 cm (25 x 18 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Accession Number
1983.18.30
Art Historical Context
Rodolfo Abularach's *Shrine* (1966) is a striking black lithograph on German Etching, measuring 59 x 41 cm for the image and 63.5 x 45.7 cm for the full sheet. Created using traditional stone lithography—a meticulous process where the artist draws directly on a prepared limestone block with greasy crayons and tusche, then etches it with gum arabic to create ink-receptive areas—this print exemplifies mid-20th-century mastery of the medium. The choice of German Etching paper, prized for its velvety texture and ability to capture subtle tones, enhances the work's dramatic contrasts and depth. Th...