Child Reading - Red by Will Barnet, 1974 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 16 x 11.5 inches, with an image size of 14.75 x 7.75 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: This intimate and contemplative composition by Will Barnet, titled Child Reading (Red), exemplifies the artist’s mature approach to quiet figuration and psychological stillness. The image depicts a young girl seated in bed, absorbed in reading, her posture calm and inward-looking. In the foreground, a black cat rests upon a richly colored red blanket, forming a strong visual counterbalance to the figure above. Barnet’s careful orchestration of space—vertical framing, flattened perspective, and the interplay between figure and object—creates a sense of order and meditative focus. Executed with his signature economy of line and harmonious color fields, Barnet reduces the scene to its essential elements. The restrained palette, dominated by deep reds, muted blues, and soft neutrals, enhances the quiet intensity of the composition. As in much of his work, the presence of the cat introduces a subtle symbolic dimension, suggesting companionship, observation, and stillness. This example is an artist’s proof, adding to its desirability among collectors. Printed using traditional techniques of the pre-digital poster era, the work reflects the precision and craftsmanship associated with fine printmaking of the period. A refined and highly collectible example of Barnet’s work, appealing to collectors of American modernist prints and those drawn to serene, introspective imagery. Framing available upon request. Shipping Size:

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A: Mint