Van [working proof 16]

1988

Wayne Thiebaud

Associated Names
Wayne Thiebaud

Artist, American, 1920 - 2021

Lawrence J. Hamlin

Printer, American, active late 20th century

This is a drawing of a van on a road. The image shows a van illustrated in a sketchy, cross-hatched style, shown from behind as it drives up a hill. Bold lines define the vehicle's shape, conveying a sense of motion or incline. The drawing features a stark contrast between the dark, textured foreground and the plain, light background, creating a feeling of isolation or focus on the van. The composition is simple but effectively conveys movement and direction.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on wove Somerset paper [working proof 16]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.7 × 30.3 cm (8 15/16 × 11 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 34.7 × 40.7 cm (13 11/16 × 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.703

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 16]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Thiebaud: Van WP16" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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