Special Blue C
1970
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View on museum website →Medium
color lithograph
Dimensions
image/sheet: 568 x 757 mm
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Accession Number
2008.115.152.9
Art Historical Context
**Special Blue C** is a striking color lithograph by Lee Krasner, created in 1970 and measuring 568 x 757 mm. This work belongs to a portfolio classification, showcasing Krasner's exploration of printmaking during her later career. As a master of lithography—a technique prized for its ability to produce, multi-layered colors and precise reproductions—this piece allowed her to translate her dynamic abstractions onto paper, making her bold vision more accessible to wider audiences. Lee Krasner, a key figure in Abstract Expressionism, brought her signature energy to this era, blending rhythmic f...