18 Cantos

1964

Barnett Newman

Associated Names
Barnett Newman

Artist, American, 1905 - 1970

Zigmunds Priede

Printer, American, born Latvia, 1935-2024

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of eighteen lithographs with title page, preface by Barnett Newman, and colophon page; each print is in a folder of Japan nacré paper

  • Credit Line

    Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection

  • Dimensions

    Overall (folder closed): 69.4 x 55.6 cm (27 5/16 x 21 7/8 in.)
    accessory size: 73 x 57.8 x 5.1 cm (28 3/4 x 22 3/4 x 2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.129.1-19

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Associated Artworks

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The image features a large rectangular shape with softened edges filled with a deep red color against a white background. It includes the numerals "18" and the word "Cantos" written in a flowing script style, with the name "Barnett Newman" appearing as a signature.

Title Page

Barnett Newman, Zigmunds Priede, Universal Limited Art Editions

1964

The image shows an abstract composition with a large rectangle containing a narrow vertical strip in the center, presented on a textured, pale background. The central vertical line divides the rectangle, creating a semblance of an entrance or separation between two spaces.

Canto I

Barnett Newman, Zigmunds Priede, Universal Limited Art Editions

1963

The image displays a long vertical blue rectangle set against a solid black background. The blue rectangle is cleanly outlined and contrasts sharply with the background. Surrounding the blue rectangle is an irregular black shape with slightly jagged edges.

Canto II

Barnett Newman, Zigmunds Priede, Universal Limited Art Editions

1963

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert and Jane Meyerhoff, Phoenix, Maryland; gift to NGA, 1997

Associated Names

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