Malaga [working proof 8]

1993

Christopher Brown

Associated Names
Christopher Brown

Artist, American, born 1951

Pamela Paulson

Printer, American, active late20th century

The image has bold, contrasting lines that form horizontal stripes across its vertical layout, interspersed with shadowy, silhouetted shapes of people. The shapes suggest individuals ascending a flight of stairs, evoking the impression of hats and coats. The colors used are deep blues, purples, and bright yellows, creating an enigmatic aura while outlining the figures against the lighter background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint with pastel additions on wove Somerset paper [working proof 8]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.1 × 25.3 cm (9 7/8 × 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 44.5 × 43.8 cm (17 1/2 × 17 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.180

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 8]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Brown-Malaga WP*8" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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