Sku: GH0291Artist: Will BarnetTitle: "Combing" or "The Mirror"Year: 1996Signed: YesMedium: SerigraphPaper Size: 29 x 26.25 inches ( 74 x 67 cm )Image Size: 22.5 x 20.25 inches ( 57 x 51 cm )Edition Size: 20Framed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.Condition: A: MintAdditional Details: This elegant 26-color serigraph on paper by Will Barnet, titled Combing (also known as The Mirror), was created in 1981 and exemplifies the artist’s mature and highly recognizable style. The composition presents a stylized female figure within a quiet interior, her form echoed in the reflection of an oval mirror. Barnet’s careful orchestration of space—balancing figure, reflection, and surrounding architecture—creates a subtle dialogue between presence and perception. The image unfolds with a sense of calm detachment, inviting contemplation rather than narrative. Barnet’s hallmark aesthetic is fully evident: flattened planes of color, precise contour lines, and a restrained palette that enhances the work’s psychological stillness. The layered serigraph process, involving 26 individual colors, achieves remarkable clarity and depth while maintaining the artist’s signature simplicity of form. As in much of Barnet’s work, the composition is both intimate and timeless, drawing on influences ranging from modernist abstraction to the clarity and balance of classical design. His works are held in major institutional collections, including the National Gallery of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, underscoring his importance within American modernism. A highly collectible and sophisticated example of Barnet’s graphic work, particularly desirable for its technical complexity and iconic imagery. Framing available upon request.
