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Richard Serra — Bessie Smith (G. 1782, B.-W. 124)
Richard Serra

Bessie Smith (G. 1782, B.-W. 124)

An etching by Richard Serra titled after the legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, executed on Somerset Satin paper in the full sheet format. The work exemplifies Serra's mastery of the intaglio medium.

Medium
Etching, on Somerset Satin paper, the full sheet.

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April 18, 2023

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Richard Serra, Bessie Smith (G. 1782, B.-W. 124)

An etching by Richard Serra titled after the legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, executed on Somerset Satin paper in the full sheet format. The work exemplifies Serra's mastery of the intaglio medium.

Medium
Etching, on Somerset Satin paper, the full sheet.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Blues History, Intaglio, Richard Serra, Etching, Portrait, Contemporary Art, Somerset Paper

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Brian Stevens, Jonathan Murray