Untitled Imp. 11
1963/1964
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View on museum website →Medium
lithograph (stone) on buff Arches paper
Dimensions
sheet: 22.3 x 26.5 cm (8 3/4 x 10 7/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Accession Number
1983.18.303
Art Historical Context
**Untitled Imp. 11** by Peter Bodnar, created around 1963/1964, exemplifies the enduring appeal of traditional stone lithography in the mid-20th century. intimate print, measuring just 22.3 x 26.5 cm, was pulled on high-quality buff Arches paper—a favored choice among printmakers for its absorbency and archival durability, allowing rich tonal variations and subtle textures. The "Imp. 11" designation likely refers to the eleventh impression in a limited edition, a hallmark of fine art prints that ensures each is unique due to the hand-pulled process. Lithography, invented in 1796, relies on th...