The U.V.X. Jerome
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lithograph
Dimensions
Image: 284 x 229 mm Sheet: 434 x 301 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.4720
Art Historical Context
**The U.V.X. Jerome** is a striking lithograph created by Edgar Dorsey Taylor in 1940, a pivotal year marked by global tensions leading into World War II. Measuring 284 x 229 mm on a larger 434 x 301 mm sheet, this print exemplifies the precision and scalability of lithography, a technique where artists draw directly on stone or metal with greasy crayon, allowing for rich tonal variations and multiple editions. Taylor's work captures the era's innovative spirit, blending technical mastery with the medium's democratic appeal—lithographs were ideal for broad dissemination of art during economic ...