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Title: Will Barnet - Fifth Season #2 - 1976 Offset Lithograph 16" x 11.5"

Description: "Fifth Season #2" by Will Barnet, 1976 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 16 x 11.5 inches, with an image size of 13.5 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 Fifth Season II, exemplifies the artist’s mature style—quietly contemplative, structured, and distilled to essential form.

The scene presents a seated female figure in profile, gently feeding a small bird perched on her hand, while a cat observes from a windowsill above. The composition unfolds within a carefully constructed interior space, where architectural lines frame the interaction and reinforce Barnet’s characteristic emphasis on balance and stillness.

Rendered with elegant restraint, the work highlights Barnet’s mastery of line and simplified form. The limited palette—punctuated by selective areas of color—draws attention to the symbolic exchange between figure and bird, while the cat introduces a secondary layer of observation and quiet tension. The use of silver ink further enhances the composition, lending a subtle luminosity and sophistication to the overall surface.

Barnet’s approach reflects a commitment to two-dimensional design over traditional perspective, resulting in a composition that is both timeless and meditative. As in much of his work, narrative is understated, inviting contemplation rather than explicit interpretation.

Printed in the tradition of the pre-digital poster era, this piece reflects the craftsmanship and precision associated with fine print production of the period.

A distinctive and highly collectible example of Barnet’s graphic work, particularly desirable for its refined palette, elegant composition, and the inclusion of metallic ink.

Framing available upon request.
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A: Mint

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Will Barnet - Fifth Season #2 - 1976 Offset Lithograph 16" x 11.5"

Name: Will Barnet - Fifth Season #2 - 1976 Offset Lithograph 16\" x 11.5\"
Brand: Will Barnet
SKU: 235551545
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock