

Merengue
Merengue is a commanding five color lithographic print that captures Katherine Bernhardt's signature approach to combining gestural abstraction with recognizable imagery. Created in 2017, this work presents a dynamic composition where bold brushstrokes and vibrant chromatic passages coalesce around suggestive forms, inviting multiple interpretations while maintaining a distinctly contemporary visual language. The print's scale and luminous quality on Somerset Velvet 300 gsm paper create an object of substantial presence, where each of the five carefully selected colors builds spatial depth and compositional tension. The work demonstrates Bernhardt's mastery of the lithographic process, a medium that requires precision and intuitive decision-making in equal measure. This museum-quality print, from an edition of 100, represents an accessible entry point into Bernhardt's refined practice while maintaining the sophistication collectors expect from her work. The Somerset Velvet substrate enhances the tactile and visual richness of the impression, while the artist's signature confirms the work's authenticity and intentionality. For collectors seeking contemporary prints that balance formal rigor with expressive energy, Merengue offers the rare combination of conceptual depth and immediate visual impact that has established Bernhardt as a significant voice in contemporary printmaking.
- Medium
- Katherine Bernhardt, Merengue, 2017, Signed, Five colour lithographic print on Somerset Velvet 300 gsm, Edition 100, 27 3/4" x 38" Sheet Size
- Location
- Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, DC
For Sale — $12000
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