Silhouette

2001

Markus Raetz

Associated Names
Markus Raetz
Artist, Swiss, born 1941
Case Hudson
Printer, American, born 1968
Rachel Fuller
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Dena Schuckit
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Crown Point Press
Publisher
The image shows a low angle view of a landscape with mountains in the blurred background. The horizon line is positioned low in the composition. Softly graduated blue sky fills the background. The painting features smooth brushstrokes in a minimalist style. The color palette is subtle, primarily blues and browns.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color photogravure and aquatint on wove Somerset paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23 x 29.5 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 53.9 x 45.1 cm (21 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.122.99

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA from Kathan Brown, San Francisco, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: O.K. to print / M.R. 8th Oct. 01 / WPG + B. (not deciphered); lower left verso in graphite: Raetz: Silhouette; lower right verso in graphite: Raetz: Silhouette OKTP

Wikidata ID

Q76348178

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