Softground Y
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softground etching with drypoint in black on Rives heavyweight white paper
Dimensions
image: 60.6 x 45.4 cm (23 7/8 x 17 7/8 in.) sheet: 101.6 x 67 cm (40 x 26 3/8 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund and Patrons' Permanent Fund
Accession Number
1996.77.58
Art Historical Context
**Softground Y** (1982) is a captivating print by Richard Diebenorn, the renowned American artist celebrated for his fluid transitions between abstraction and figuration. Created late in Diebenkorn's career, this work exemplifies his exploration of form and space during the 1980s, echoing the luminous, architectural geometries of his iconic Ocean Park series. At 60.6 x 45.4 cm (image size), it is rendered in softground etching with drypoint in black ink on luxurious Rives heavyweight white paper, inviting viewers into a world of subtle textures and veiled landscapes. Softground etching, a met...
About the Artist
Richard Diebenkorn
Richard Clifford Diebenkorn Jr. (1922-1993) was one of the premier American painters of the postwar era, whose deeply lyrical abstractions and figurative works evoked the shimmering light and wide-open spaces of California. Born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in San Francisco, Diebenkorn became a pivotal figure in elevating the status of California art on the international stage. His career encom...