Malaga [working proof 21]

1993

Christopher Brown

Associated Names
Christopher Brown

Artist, American, born 1951

Pamela Paulson

Printer, American, active late20th century

The image shows an array of shadowy forms and silhouettes creating distinct shapes against a textured background. The abstract composition resembles figures wearing hats, with the shapes suggesting people seen from an overhead perspective. The central silhouette stands out prominently, with others scattered across the canvas, hinting at a scene of individuals walking along a pathway. The dark blues and purples of the figures contrast with the lighter background, enhancing the abstract quality of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color soft ground etching, spit bite aquatint, and aquatint on wove Somerset paper [working proof 21]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.2 × 25.3 cm (9 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 46.1 × 45 cm (18 1/8 × 17 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.184

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 21]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "15" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "Brown-Malaga WP*21" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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