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Van [working proof 15]

1988

Wayne Thiebaud

Associated Names

Wayne Thiebaud

Artist, American, 1920 - 2021

Lawrence J. Hamlin

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image shows a van from the rear as it drives up an incline. The brushstrokes are expressive and convey movement. The color palette is warm sepia tones. The road is divided, drawing attention to the van. The surrounding area is empty, emphasizing the van's solitude in the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint in brown on wove Somerset paper [working proof 15]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

plate: 22.6 × 29.8 cm (8 7/8 × 11 3/4 in.)
sheet: 35.7 × 42.3 cm (14 1/16 × 16 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2024.132.702
Catalogue Raisonné

[working proof 15]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Thiebaud: Van WP15" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

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