Three Lines/Silver Ground
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graphite on black wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 63.8 x 49.9 cm (25 1/8 x 19 5/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky
Accession Number
1998.11.17
Art Historical Context
**Three Lines/Silver Ground (1986) by Carole Seborovski is a striking minimalist drawing that captures the essence of restraint and precision. Executed in graphite on black wove, this work measures 25 1/8 x 19 5/8 inches and invites viewers into a world of subtle contrasts. The dark ground provides a dramatic backdrop, where the artist's graphite marks likely evoke the "silver ground" of the title, creating luminous lines that play with light, shadow, and perception. Seborovski's choice of medium—graphite on black paper—highlights a technique favored in late 20th-century drawing for its abili...