Pat Steir

There are nine shapes arranged in a 3x3 grid with textured red backgrounds. The top row has a triangle, square, and circle. The middle row has a triangle, square, and semicircle. The bottom row has a rhombus, pentagon, and circle. At the bottom of the image, the word "ABSTRACTION" appears upside down.

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 16 for panel A]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on arches paper (panel a wp 16 – sugar lift and spit bite aquatint in red and light red) Accession ID 2024.132.659

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The image displays intersecting lines and shapes in an abstract composition. The lines converge towards the center, creating a pyramidal shape with a central form resembling a reclining figure. There are swirling lines, circular shapes, and curved elements in the lower part. A grid pattern and layered texture add to the sense of motion and depth.

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 8 for panel C]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on arches paper (panel c wp 8 –hard ground etching in dark brown, sugar lift aquatint in mint green, aquatint in dark brown to light brown) Accession ID 2024.132.663

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The image contains various geometric shapes and linear markings arranged on a grid pattern. The shapes include triangles, squares, and circles, some of which have shaded scribbles inside. In the top portion, there is a black rectangle and a squiggly line. The image combines precise geometry with abstract elements.

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 6 for Panel A]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on arches paper (panel a wp 6 – hard ground etching and aquatint and sugar lift aquatint in black) [working proof 6] Accession ID 2024.132.656

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The image shows a sketch of three figures. One figure is in the lower right quarter and is detailed, showing a person's head and upper body facing forward with distinct facial features. The sketch is monochromatic with black lines on a white grid background. The clothing of this figure is loosely sketched. In the middle of the image, two less defined figures are depicted in a similar style but with less detail. The background features a grid and lines converging towards a vanishing point at the top center of the image.

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 7 for panel C]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on arches paper (panel c wp 7 – hardground etching in black, aquatint in black to grey) Accession ID 2024.132.662

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The image is an abstract composition with intersecting grid lines overlaid on chaotic lines and colors. Two human-like figures with flowing hair are depicted, resembling seated sculptures. In the background, lines suggest a structure reminiscent of ancient architecture or a grand hall. Predominant colors include reds, greens, and yellows, adding depth to the abstract scene.

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 11 for panel C]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on arches paper (panel c wp11 –hard ground etching in brick red, sugar lift aquatint in coral pink, mint green, yellow, aquatint in brick red to light red) Accession ID 2024.132.666

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The image features intersecting lines and geometric shapes creating a grid pattern. Within the abstract composition, there is a silhouette that resembles a reclining figure. Another shape in the lower right suggests a face with flowing hair. A coiled or spiral form is found on the left against a bush-like texture, giving the impression of plants. The colors red, blue, and brown are used throughout.

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 12 for panel C]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on arches paper (panel c wp12 –hard ground and sugar lift in dark brick red, and teal blue, soap ground in mint green, coral pink, yellow, aquatint in dark brick red to lighter red) Accession ID 2024.132.667

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The image features a grid of diagonal and vertical lines intersecting on the canvas. Within the lattice, shapes resembling human faces, bodies, seated figures, and tree-like structures are discernible. The use of overlapping colors and lines adds to the abstract quality.

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 10 for panel C]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1981

Aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on arches paper (panel c wp 10 –hard ground etching in black, sugar lift aquatint in mint green, yellow, coral hand applied ink brown, aquatint in dark brown to light brown) Accession ID 2024.132.665

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When I Think of Venice [working proof 8A]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1980

Aquatint, sugarlift, spitbite, hardground, softground, drypoint on rives bfk paper (wp 8a – left panel, red, yellow, turquoise, spit bite and more drypoint signed “wp s.p.”) [working proof 8a] Accession ID 2024.132.639

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When I Think of Venice [right panel]

Pat Steir, Crown Point Press

1980

Color aquatint, sugarlift and spitbite aquatint, hardground and softground etching, and drypoint in two panels on rives bfk roll paper Accession ID 1998.40.474

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When I Think of Venice [working proof 6A]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1980

Aquatint, sugarlift, spitbite, hardground, softground, drypoint on rives bfk paper (wp 6a – left panel, red, yellow and turquoise sugar lift, spit bite and aquatint with hard ground etching, signed “wp. ps.”) [working proof 6a] Accession ID 2024.132.637

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When I Think of Venice [working proof 4B]

Pat Steir, Hidekatsu Takada

1980

Aquatint, sugarlift, spitbite, hardground, softground, drypoint on rives bfk paper (wp 4b – right panel, full color proof, torn ur corner, signed “wp ps.”) [working proof 4b] Accession ID 2024.132.642

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When I Think of Venice [left sheet]

Pat Steir, Crown Point Press

1980

Color aquatint, sugarlift and spitbite aquatint, hardground and softground etching, and drypoint in two panels on rives bfk roll paper Accession ID 1998.40.473

Not on view

Pat Steir

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 16 for panel A]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 16 for panel A]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 8 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 8 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 6 for Panel A]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 6 for Panel A]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 7 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 7 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 11 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 11 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 12 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 12 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 10 for panel C]

Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 10 for panel C]

When I Think of Venice [working proof 8A]

When I Think of Venice [working proof 8A]

When I Think of Venice [right panel]

When I Think of Venice [right panel]

When I Think of Venice [working proof 6A]

When I Think of Venice [working proof 6A]

When I Think of Venice [working proof 4B]

When I Think of Venice [working proof 4B]

When I Think of Venice [left sheet]

When I Think of Venice [left sheet]

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