Silhouette

2001

Markus Raetz

Associated Names
Markus Raetz

Artist, Swiss, born 1941

Case Hudson

Printer, American, born 1968

Rachel Fuller

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Dena Schuckit

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows a low angle view of a landscape with mountains in the blurred background. The horizon line is positioned low in the composition. Softly graduated blue sky fills the background. The painting features smooth brushstrokes in a minimalist style. The color palette is subtle, primarily blues and browns.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color photogravure and aquatint on wove Somerset paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23 x 29.5 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 53.9 x 45.1 cm (21 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.122.99

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA from Kathan Brown, San Francisco, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: O.K. to print / M.R. 8th Oct. 01 / WPG + B. (not deciphered); lower left verso in graphite: Raetz: Silhouette; lower right verso in graphite: Raetz: Silhouette OKTP

Wikidata ID

Q76348178

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