City Edge [working proof 20]

1988

Wayne Thiebaud

Associated Names
Wayne Thiebaud

Artist, American, 1920 - 2021

Lawrence J. Hamlin

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image is a bird's-eye view of a cityscape with buildings and a street. The horizon is undefined, and it appears as if viewed from a height. The artwork is abstract with expressive brushstrokes forming the structures in a blend of textures and colors. The color palette is soft pastels of yellows, blues, and pinks. The top shows structure suggestions, while closer elements hint at various architectural details. In the distance, road lines suggest direction, showcasing a vibrant urban scene through an artistic lens.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color spit bite aquatint and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 20]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30 × 22.7 cm (11 13/16 × 8 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 42.4 × 35.4 cm (16 11/16 × 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.708

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 20]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Thiebaud: City Edge WP 20" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand. 1[encircled] ALIZ+ULTRA #7 / 2[encircled] MANG SKY #0 / 3[encircled] VERMIL. #2 / 4[encircled] GOL. YEL. #1 / 5[encircled] PRIM. #3 / 6[encircled] MADDER #5 / 7[encircled] COBALT/THALO #4 / 8[encircled] ULTRA #4" verso, lower right sheet, pink colored pencil, unknown hand.

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