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Brice Marden — Homage to Art 12
Brice Marden

Homage to Art 12

1974

Brice Marden's *Homage to Art 12* is a meditative work on paper that combines graphite, beeswax, and collage to create a richly layered surface imbued with subtle depth and quiet luminosity. The beeswax lends the composition a warm, translucent quality, softening the graphite marks and unifying the collaged elements into a cohesive, contemplative whole. The work reflects Marden's ongoing exploration of materiality and process, balancing restraint with an understated sensory complexity.

Medium
graphite, beeswax and collage on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 16, 2018

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Brice Marden, Homage to Art 12, 1974

Brice Marden's *Homage to Art 12* is a meditative work on paper that combines graphite, beeswax, and collage to create a richly layered surface imbued with subtle depth and quiet luminosity. The beeswax lends the composition a warm, translucent quality, softening the graphite marks and unifying the collaged elements into a cohesive, contemplative whole. The work reflects Marden's ongoing exploration of materiality and process, balancing restraint with an understated sensory complexity.

Medium
graphite, beeswax and collage on paper
Year
1974
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Beeswax Medium, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Male Artist, Collage, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Works on Paper, Graphite Drawing, Neutral Tones, Minimalism

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Alex Capecelatro