Woodcut with Teal and Yellow
2013
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woodcut in black with hand painting in orange and blue on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 174.94 × 97.16 cm (68 7/8 × 38 1/4 in.) block: 167.64 × 91.44 cm (66 × 36 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of the Artist
Accession Number
2014.11.62
Art Historical Context
Jim Dine's *Woodcut with Teal and Yellow* (2013) is a striking example of the artist's enduring experimentation with printmaking, blending traditional techniques with personal, expressive touches. A prominent figure in American Pop Art since the 1960s, Dine is celebrated for his bold motifs—like hearts, tools, and robes—that infuse everyday objects with emotional depth. This large-scale work, measuring nearly 175 x 97 cm on the sheet, reflects his late-career mastery, gifted directly to the National Gallery of Art, underscoring his generosity to public collections. The piece employs a classic...
About the Artist
Jim Dine
Jim Dine, born James Lewis Dine on June 16, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, grew up in a family of Eastern European Jewish immigrants who owned a hardware store, where he spent much time surrounded by tools that would later become central motifs in his art. After his mother's death at age 12, he largely cared for himself, fostering an early independence. Dine attended Walnut Hills High School and took ...