At a Grand Hall in the Forest [working proof 4A]

1998

Katsura Funakoshi

Associated Names
Katsura Funakoshi

Artist, Japanese, born 1951

Daria Sywulak

Printer, American, born 1960

The image is a portrait of a person's full face with no visible body. The head faces forward, filling the frame. The facial features are abstract with a smudged, sketch-like quality, appearing blurred and indistinct. The eyes, nose, and mouth are darker, drawing focus with the surrounding areas lighter. The hair is hinted at with dark, textured strokes blending into the background. The image does not show clothing, jewelry, or objects. The background is a plain, light-colored canvas with scattered splotches contributing to the abstract nature of the piece.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    manipulated aquatint with drypoint on Somerset paper (WP 4a – manipulated aquatint in black and pastel in white, black and tan oil-based wash) [working proof 4A]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    36 x 28 in.

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.316

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 4A]

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