Divertimento I
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etching and drypoint
Dimensions
plate: 19.8 x 15.9 cm (7 13/16 x 6 1/4 in.) sheet: 41.5 x 29.9 cm (16 5/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Gerald Cerny
Accession Number
2000.166.84
Art Historical Context
**Divertimento I** by Zdenka Kabová-Táborská a captivating etching and drypoint from 1991, housed in the National Gallery of's print collection. Created on a modest plate size of 19.8 x 15.9 cm (7 13/16 x 6 1/4 in.), with a larger sheet of 41.5 x 29.9 cm (16 5/16 x 11 3/4 in.), this work exemplifies the artist's skill in intimate-scale printmaking. The title *Divertimento*, evoking a lighthearted musical interlude, hints at a playful spirit amid the technical precision of graphic art. Etching and drypoint are time-honored techniques that highlight Kabátová-Táborská's expertise. Etching uses a...