Reservoir [working proof 1]

2014

Wayne Thiebaud

Associated Names
Wayne Thiebaud

Artist, American, 1920 - 2021

Emily York

Printer, American, active early 21st century

The image shows an elevated view of a vast landscape with a winding path. The horizon is placed high in the image, revealing a large oval-shaped body of water or clearing. The area is surrounded by dark brushstrokes representing roads or pathways that curve around the perimeter. The brushstrokes are smooth and fluid. The color palette is mainly sepia or grayish-brown tones. Close to us, there are paths with small trees or shrubs, while in the distance, there are lines indicating agricultural plots or fields. Faint structures or buildings can be seen near the horizon line.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    direct gravure with aquatint and drypoint on gampi paper chine cholle printed in brown on Somerset paper (WP 1 – color proof, overall color is more brown) [working proof 1]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    30 x 25 in.

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.717

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 1]

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