Cát Bà

2012, published 2016

Mark Katzman

Associated Names
Mark Katzman

Artist, American, born 1962

Paul Taylor

Printer, American

The image shows a seascape with rock formations, water, and foliage. The scene is dark and atmospheric, with a sense of depth and mystery. The color palette is dominated by deep, muted tones, primarily dark grays and blacks. The water's surface is calm, with no visible brushstrokes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.1 × 21.4 cm (5 9/16 × 8 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 28.5 × 35.5 cm (11 1/4 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.13.2.8

  • Portfolio Title

    Viḝt Nam: Ten Photogravures

Associated Artworks

See all 10 artworks
The image shows a dimly lit scene with a person riding a bicycle near the left side. The cyclist wears a conical hat. On the right, there is a house with a tiled roof partly hidden by trees. Beyond them are dense foliage and rocky cliffs, creating a natural barrier. The color palette is muted with sepia tones, enhancing textures and shadows. The lack of bright colors emphasizes the somber mood of the scene.

Dai Tiến

Mark Katzman, Paul Taylor

2012

This is a photograph of a title page for a collection. The image shows a plain white background with black text that reads "VIỆT NAM Ten Photogravures" prominently in the center, and below it "MARK KATZMAN". The arrangement of the text is formal and symmetrical. The paper has a slightly textured look that suggests quality and attention to detail in its presentation.

Viḝt Nam: Ten Photogravures

Mark Katzman, Paul Taylor

2012

The image shows a landscape with a low perspective, focusing on a marshy area with patches of reeds. The background features large, jagged mountains partially covered in mist. The photograph has a grainy texture, giving it an aged, monochrome appearance. The color palette is limited to deep shades of brown and gray, creating a somber mood. The water and reeds in the foreground are dimly lit, blending into the surrounding land.

Vân Long

Mark Katzman, Paul Taylor

2012


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mark Katzman, St. Louis, MO; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right of image in graphite: Mark Katzman; on verso, lower left corner: 8


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