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Small Vertical Falls

1991

Pat Steir

Associated Names

Pat Steir

Artist, American, 1938 - 2026

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image showcases vertical streaks and smudges of white and various shades of gray against a dark background, creating a sense of movement downward. The abstract composition resembles flowing water or cascading light, like waterfalls or melting candles. A textured area at the bottom left suggests a rocky or cloudy form, reminiscent of natural landscapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint and soapground aquatint in black on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

image: 29.2 x 20.6 cm (11 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.)
sheet: 48.9 x 35.6 cm (19 1/4 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1998.40.470

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Brown, Kathan

Inscriptions

in graphite lower center: OKP / Vertical Waterfall

Wikidata ID

Q75416861

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