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Title: Will Barnet - The Book - 1975 Offset Lithograph 16" x 11.5"

Description: "The Book" by Will Barnet, 1975 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 16 x 11.5 inches, with an image size of 15 x 10.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: This refined composition by Will Barnet, titled The Book, was created in 1975 as part of the important “1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints” portfolio, a landmark series bringing together leading American artists to commemorate the United States Bicentennial.

The image presents a young woman reclining in quiet contemplation, absorbed in reading, accompanied by a black cat whose steady gaze introduces a subtle psychological counterpoint. As in many of Barnet’s most celebrated works, the composition is distilled to essential forms—clean contours, flat planes of color, and a carefully balanced relationship between figure and space.

Barnet’s mature style is fully evident here: a restrained palette, precise linear definition, and a calm, introspective mood that transcends narrative. The presence of the cat—recurring in his work—adds a symbolic dimension, often associated with observation, independence, and quiet companionship.

Printed using traditional techniques of the pre-digital poster era, this work reflects the craftsmanship and clarity characteristic of fine printmaking of the period, when artists collaborated closely with master printers to achieve exceptional tonal control and line precision.
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Will Barnet - The Book - 1975 Offset Lithograph 16" x 11.5"

Name: Will Barnet - The Book - 1975 Offset Lithograph 16\" x 11.5\"
Brand: Will Barnet
SKU: 234330672
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock