Sku: GH0344Artist: Will BarnetTitle: AtalantaYear: 1976Signed: NoMedium: Offset LithographPaper Size: 16 x 11.5 inches ( 41 x 29 cm )Image Size: 13.25 x 10.5 inches ( 34 x 27 cm )Edition Size: UnknownFramed: YesFrame Size: H: 19 x W: 15 x D: .75 in.Condition: A: MintAdditional Details: This refined composition by Will Barnet, titled Atalanta, was created in 1976 as part of the official licensed art program for the 1976 Summer Olympics. The series brought together leading contemporary artists, and Barnet’s contribution stands out for its quiet elegance and contemplative depth. The work depicts a young woman seated in profile, gazing outward through a window toward two white doves perched on a tree branch. A single apple rests on the table before her, introducing a subtle symbolic element that enhances the introspective and poetic nature of the scene. The composition is carefully balanced between interior and exterior space, a hallmark of Barnet’s mature style. Executed with his signature economy of line and harmonious color fields, Barnet creates a timeless, meditative atmosphere. The presence of the doves—symbols often associated with peace and reflection—alongside the solitary figure evokes a sense of calm introspection and quiet narrative. Printed using traditional techniques of the pre-digital poster era, this work reflects the precision and craftsmanship associated with fine printmaking of the period. This example is professionally framed and matted in a contemporary black wood frame, offering a clean, modern presentation that enhances the composition and is ready for display. A highly collectible work from an important Olympic portfolio, and a beautiful example of Barnet’s refined figurative language.
