Wine, Women, and Song

1958

Will Barnet

Associated Names
Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image shows various geometric shapes and bold lines arranged in an irregular fashion, creating an abstract composition. Shapes include rectangles, ovals, and jagged lines painted in earthy tones such as red, blue, pink, and black. These forms resemble a fragmented cityscape or a patchwork quilt with blocks of colors and patterns. Viewers can discern familiar objects like fragmented doors or windows amidst the collage, resembling architectural elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color linocut on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet

  • Dimensions

    image: 80.5 x 43.3 cm (31 11/16 x 17 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 94.1 x 63.5 cm (37 1/16 x 25 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.55.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Cole 1972, no. 119

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet, New York; gift 1986 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1972

  • Cole, Sylvan. Will Barnet: Etchings, Lithographs, Woodcuts, Serigraphs, 1932-1972, Catalogue Raisonné. New York: Associated American Artists, 1972, no. 119.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Will Barnet

Wikidata ID

Q74874532

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