Eighty Second Street [working proof 14]

1993

Christopher Brown

Associated Names
Christopher Brown

Artist, American, born 1951

Renée Bott

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

This is a painting of abstract figures on a staircase. The painting depicts several stylized figures walking on large, wide stairs. The figures are mostly dressed in dark colors, with one central figure in red and white standing out prominently. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, suggesting a sunny day with strong shadows cast by the figures. The composition is dynamic, capturing movement and the small differences in elevation on the steps.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 14]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.2 × 25.2 cm (9 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 43.5 × 46.4 cm (17 1/8 × 18 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.172

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 14]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Brown: Eighty Second Street WP*14" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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