Floral Arrangement
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intaglio in green
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1980.45.270
Art Historical Context
Floral Arrangement, a 1971 intaglio print by Robert Allan Cale, offers viewers a captivating depiction of flowers executed in green ink. This work resides in the National Gallery of Art's distinguished Rosenwald Collection, known for its exceptional holdings of prints and graphic arts. The intaglio technique, which involves incising an image into a metal plate before inking and printing, allows for remarkable detail and tonal variation. Cale's choice of green ink enhances the natural theme, creating a harmonious and evocative still life that draws on centuries-old traditions of floral represe...