Station

1993

Christopher Brown

Associated Names
Christopher Brown

Artist, American, born 1951

Crown Point Press

Publisher

This is a painting of an abstract crowd of figures in a public space. The image displays dark silhouetted forms in a large open area, possibly a plaza or a walkway with a tiled or patterned floor illuminated by diffuse light. The figures vary in color from opaque black to more vibrant hues of blue, orange, and red, with some blending into the background. Their arrangement suggests movement and interaction, hinting at the hustle and bustle of a busy location. The use of light and shadow creates depth, while the blending colors contribute to an abstract feel. The medium suggests watercolor or light ink washes, adding a sense of fluidity and soft outlines to the composition in a style reminiscent of Alex Katz.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    softground etching and spitbite aquatint on Somerset Textured Soft White paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 50.3 x 50.5 cm (19 13/16 x 19 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 77.8 x 76 cm (30 5/8 x 29 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.8.34


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 1996 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Thirty-five Years at Crown Point Press, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997, no. 163*.

Bibliography

1997

  • Thirty-five Years at Crown Point Press. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington; The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1997-1998: no. 163*.

Inscriptions

below plate mark in graphite; lower left: OKTP; lower right: Christopher Brown 1993

Wikidata ID

Q75400773

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