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Abstraction, Belief, Desire [working proof 8 for panel C]

1981

Pat Steir

Associated Names

Pat Steir

Artist, American, 1938 - 2026

Hidekatsu Takada

Printer, American

The image displays intersecting lines and shapes in an abstract composition. The lines converge towards the center, creating a pyramidal shape with a central form resembling a reclining figure. There are swirling lines, circular shapes, and curved elements in the lower part. A grid pattern and layered texture add to the sense of motion and depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint, hardground, softground, spit bite, drypoint on Arches paper (Panel C WP 8 –hard ground etching in dark brown, sugar lift aquatint in mint green, aquatint in dark brown to light brown)
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

20 x 37 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.663

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