Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 12 for panel C]

1981

Pat Steir

Associated Names
Pat Steir

Artist, American, 1938 - 2026

Hidekatsu Takada

Printer, American, active 20th century

The image features intersecting lines and geometric shapes creating a grid pattern. Within the abstract composition, there is a silhouette that resembles a reclining figure. Another shape in the lower right suggests a face with flowing hair. A coiled or spiral form is found on the left against a bush-like texture, giving the impression of plants. The colors red, blue, and brown are used throughout.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on Arches paper (Panel C WP12 –hard ground and sugar lift in dark brick red, and teal blue, soap ground in mint green, coral pink, yellow, aquatint in dark brick red to lighter red)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    20 x 37 in.

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.667

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