Eighty Second Street [working proof 3]

1993

Christopher Brown

Associated Names
Christopher Brown

Artist, American, born 1951

Renée Bott

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

This is a black and white drawing of figures seen from above on a textured surface. The image includes pedestrians walking or standing. The figures are simplified with solid black shadows. The surface resembles a street or open area with a speckled texture. The scene emphasizes motion and interaction between the forms, showcasing diverse postures and attire, suggesting observational sketching or an urban setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint and soft ground etching with pen and blue ink, graphite, and red colored pencil additions on wove Somerset paper [working proof 3]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.2 × 25.1 cm (9 15/16 × 9 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 39.1 × 38.6 cm (15 3/8 × 15 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.164

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 3]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "#3" upper right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "Brown: Eighty Second St WP*3" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

"SOME[RSET]"

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