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Pliss [working proof 2]

2007

Pia Fries

Associated Names

Pia Fries

Artist, Swiss, born 1955

Emily York

Printer, American, active early 21st century

The image displays wavy lines and shapes in brown, yellow, and orange tones. The abstract composition suggests movement and fluidity, resembling ribbons or fabric. Some parts of the image look like folded layers, resembling flower petals or pleats. The swirling forms converge and diverge, creating dynamic patterns.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color soap ground and spit bite aquatints with photogravure and aquatint on Somerset paper (WP 2 – color proof, spitbite, sugar lift and photogravure in red, yellow, orange, violet and black)
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

35 x 26 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.290

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