Skater
1994
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color woodcut on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 46 x 33 cm (18 1/8 x 13 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Wally Reinhardt
Accession Number
2000.101.9
Art Historical Context
"Skater" is a vibrant color woodcut created by American artist Robert Keyser in1994, now housed in the National Gallery of Art collection as a gift from Wally Reinh. Measuring 46 x 33 cm, this print on smooth wove paper captures the motion of its titular subject—likely an ice skater gliding across a frozen surface—evoking a sense of freedom and winter joy. Keyser's choice of woodcut, a traditional relief printing method revived in modern times, highlights his mastery in translating bold, carved lines and layered colors into a lively scene. Woodcuts, one of the oldest printmaking techniques da...