Trilogy II
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View on museum website →Medium
color intaglio on wove paper
Dimensions
plate (irregular): 40.48 × 29.53 cm (15 15/16 × 11 5/8 in.) sheet: 35.4 × 50.64 cm (13 15/16 × 19 15/16 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy
Accession Number
2019.109.58.8
Art Historical Context
**Trilogy II** by Michael Ponce de León, in 1961, is a striking example of mid-20th-century print. This color intaglio print on smooth wove paper measures an irregular plate size of 40.48 × 29.53 cm, with the full sheet at 35.4 × 50.64 cm. Ponce de León, a Cuban-American artist renowned for his intricate techniques, crafted this work during a vibrant era for American printmaking, when artists explored bold experimentation post-World War II. As part of a portfolio (Classification: Portfolio), it reflects the growing accessibility of fine art prints to broader audiences. Intaglio printing, Ponc...