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Cat. No. 564.1/III, variant 2

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State/Variant:
Version 1 of 2, state III of IV, variant
Date:
2001

Themes
Abstraction
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Smooth, wove paper
Dimensions:
plate: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16" (23.5 x 18 cm); sheet: 13 1/4 x 11 1/8" (33.7 x 28.2 cm)
Signature:
"LB" lower right margin, red ink.
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
2 known variant impressions of version 1, state III
Edition Information:
Not issued as a published edition at any state.

Matrices:
The progression of version 1 of this composition, as seen in the Evolving Composition Diagram below, involved 2 plates.

Plate 1: grid.

Plate 2: circles.
Impression:
Not numbered
Curatorial Remarks:
The signature on this impression shows the artist experimenting with the orientation of the composition, which differs from the other impression of version 1, state III, seen in the Evolving Composition Diagram below.

Despite the inscription in the artist's hand, monotype is not used on this print.
Descriptive Title:
Rectangle with Circles
Description:
Drypoint, with red ink additions
Inscription:
Verso: "monotype" lower left sheet, red ink, artist's hand.
State Changes and Additions:
Plate 1 printed in black. Plate 2 printed in red.

Changes from version 1, state II, in drypoint: both plates printed.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
1530.2008
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

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2001-2003

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2001

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