WILL BARNET Seventh Season, 1976

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Sku: GH0345Artist: Will BarnetTitle: Seventh SeasonYear: 1976Signed: NoMedium: Offset LithographPaper Size: 16.5 x 11.5 inches ( 42 x 29 cm )Image Size: 13.75 x 10.5 inches ( 35 x 27 cm )Edition Size: UnknownFramed: YesFrame Size: H: 19 x W: 15 x D: .75 in.Condition: A: MintAdditional Details: This elegant composition by Will Barnet, titled Seventh Season, reflects the artist’s mature and highly recognizable style—quietly introspective, balanced, and refined. Barnet, a leading figure in American modernism, is celebrated for his ability to distill complex emotional narratives into simplified, harmonious forms. In this work, a seated female figure is shown in quiet contemplation before a chessboard, her gaze directed toward the arrangement of pieces. Above, a white cat rests along a branch outside the window, introducing a secondary layer of observation and calm detachment. The interplay between interior and exterior space, human presence and animal stillness, creates a subtle psychological tension while maintaining an overall sense of serenity. Barnet’s hallmark use of flat, carefully modulated color fields and precise line work gives the composition a timeless clarity. The chessboard suggests strategy, reflection, and the passage of time, while the cat—frequently appearing in Barnet’s work—adds a symbolic, almost meditative presence. Executed using traditional printmaking techniques of the pre-digital poster era, the work exemplifies the craftsmanship and visual restraint that define Barnet’s graphic oeuvre. This example is professionally framed and matted in a contemporary black wood frame, providing a clean, modern presentation that enhances the composition and is ready for display. A sophisticated and highly collectible work by one of America’s most respected modern artists, particularly appealing to collectors of refined figurative prints and contemplative interiors. Show more