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Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 11 for panel A]

1981

Pat Steir

Associated Names

Pat Steir

Artist, American, 1938 - 2026

Hidekatsu Takada

Printer, American

The image shows an arrangement of geometric shapes like triangles, squares, circles, and more complex forms set against a textured background. The shapes are organized in a grid-like layout evoking a playful assortment of familiar objects. Various vibrant colors are used in the composition. Grid lines are visible at the top and bottom of the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on Arches paper (Panel A WP 11 – aquatint, sugar lift aquatint, drypoint and hard ground etching in dark yellow, yellow, brick red, black, light blue, putty, grey and coral pink)
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

20 x 37 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.658

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