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Kara Walker, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Sikkema Jenkins & Co., Resurrection Story with Patrons, 2017, etching, aquatint, sugar-lift, spitbite, and drypoint on three sheets of wove paper, Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, 2025.90.4.a-c

Resurrection Story with Patrons

Kara Walker, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Sikkema Jenkins & Co. · 2017 · etching, aquatint, sugar-lift, spitbite, and drypoint on three sheets of wove paper ·  Accession ID  2025.90.4.a-c

Printed with tones of black, gray, and smoky gray, two oversized hands reach out of an ocean and hold up a masted ship in this horizontal etching, aquatint, and drypoint. Closer to us, the black silhouette of a woman sinks under the surface of the water, face down with her arms thrust back and her mouth gaping open. Her features are exaggeratedly rounded to reference stereotypes historically connected with Black and African people. The wave surges to our left, and the giant hands lift the boat just left of center of the composition. Small in scale, two silhouetted people stand on a flat area to the left. One wears a brimmed, flat-topped hat, a coat with tails, and holds up a tool, perhaps a hoe. The other wears a spiky headdress and skirt and holds up a stalk of sugar cane. The sky is pale gray to either side of a plume of white and a black void with jagged edges, which spreads like a seeping stain down the middle of the sky. Under the image and across the bottom of the page, the artist wrote “A.P. VI/VIII” to the left and “KW 2010” to the right lightly in graphite.
Kara Walker, Greg Burnet, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Sikkema Jenkins & Co., no world, 2010, color etching, drypoint, and aquatint with sugarlift and spitbite on Hahnemühle Copperplate wove paper, Donald and Nancy de Laski Fund, 2015.42.1

no world

Kara Walker, Greg Burnet, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Sikkema Jenkins & Co. · 2010 · color etching, drypoint, and aquatint with sugarlift and spitbite on Hahnemühle Copperplate wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.42.1

The image shows a silhouette of a person's head and upper shoulders. The person is in profile, facing to the right. The silhouette depicts the person's facial features, including a rounded nose and lips. The hair is closely cropped and textured, forming a distinct outline against the background. The person appears to be wearing a harness or headgear, with straps crossing over the head and a large angled piece coming from the side of the mouth. There are several arched lines extending from the headgear, each ending in a bell shape. The person is also depicted with a large collar around the neck, from which a curved piece protrudes. The background is blank.
Kara Walker, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Restraint, 2009, etching with aquatint on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, 2024.147.29

Restraint

Kara Walker, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 2009 · etching with aquatint on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2024.147.29

The image features intersecting shapes and lines that form a dynamic composition. The abstract design includes swirling lines that curve and converge in the center, while finer lines extend outward. These elements collectively give an impression similar to a chaotic landscape or a tangled mass of fibers. The abstraction invites comparisons to natural phenomena such as waves or grass caught in a breeze, with occasional denser clusters of lines adding depth and texture to the scene.
Julie Mehretu, Parkett Editions, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Greg Burnet, Kindle (for Parkett no. 76), 2006, etching, engraving, and drypoint on Somerset paper, Gift of Neal T. Turtell and Thomas G. Klarner, 2022.35.28

Kindle (for Parkett no. 76)

Julie Mehretu, Parkett Editions, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Greg Burnet · 2006 · etching, engraving, and drypoint on Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2022.35.28

This is a print of a figure and text. The upper part of the image depicts a black and white illustration of a male figure walking while carrying a bag slung over a stick on his shoulder. The figure moves towards the right, passing by a small shrub or bush, and is set against a plain background. Below this illustration is printed text in a block format, resembling a runaway slave advertisement but with contemporary details. The text describes physical traits, attire, and personality characteristics in a detailed manner, giving the impression of a fictional wanted poster.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.3

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.3

This is a drawing of a silhouetted figure above a block of text.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.6

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.6

This is a drawing featuring text and an illustration of a person. The drawing shows a person in historical attire carrying a sack, with text below enclosed in a rectangle. The text begins with "RAN AWAY, a man named Glenn" and describes Glenn's physical features, clothing, and mannerisms, including wearing glasses and a silver watch. The style resembles 19th-century broadsheets or runaway ads.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.10

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.10

This is a print of a textual and illustrative image. The top section contains a black and white illustration of a lone figure running with a sack slung over their shoulder, set against a backdrop of a bushy area. Below the illustration, in a rectangular frame, there is text describing a runaway individual, providing descriptive characteristics such as height, skin color, clothing, and accessories.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.5

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.5

The image shows the upper body of a person facing forwards. They have short, curly hair and prominent facial features marked by strong shadows. The individual is dressed formally with a buttoned jacket over a collared shirt. There is no jewelry or accessories visible. The background is plain white. Below the person, there is a block of text detailing information about someone named Glenn, with attention to text size and layout.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.8

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.8

This is a drawing of an illustration and descriptive text. The upper part shows a human figure kneeling with hands clasped in black and white. Below, there is a block of text in large font describing a person's physical characteristics and clothing, presented in a style resembling an advertisement or notice.
Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers, Untitled, 1993, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Luhring Augustine Gallery, 2010.57.2

Untitled

Glenn Ligon, Max Protetch Gallery, Burnet Editions Master Printers · 1993 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.57.2