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Beach Glasses [working proof 18]

1994

Wayne Thiebaud

Associated Names

Wayne Thiebaud

Artist, American, 1920 - 2021

Lawrence J. Hamlin

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image displays bold, wavy lines and irregular shapes forming an abstract composition. On the left, there is a shape resembling a teddy bear's head with circular forms for eyes and curved lines for ears. To the right, another abstract shape with similar curved lines. The background is filled with various textural lines and patterns, adding depth and movement to the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color soap ground and spit bite aquatints with aquatint and drypoint on Arches paper (WP 18 – black reversal of WP 17) [working proof 18]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

21 x 31 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.711
Catalogue Raisonné

[working proof 18]

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