"After the Event I" Etching by Bill Jacklin

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The Print Club of New York's Millenium presentation print, a striking etching, aquatint and engraving titled "After the Event I" … more The Print Club of New York's Millenium presentation print, a striking etching, aquatint and engraving titled "After the Event I" by Bill Jacklin, printed by Catherine Mosely on textured Somerset soft white paper. Mat size: 23 x 20 inches; mat opening size: 14 x 12 inches. Double conservation mats, ready for framing. Shown on a light gray background to differentiate the white top mat.

This print is part of the Whiteny Museum of Art's permanent collection.

Bill Jacklin is a British-American artist known for his distinctive style that merges elements of traditional figurative painting with abstraction. He was born in London in 1943 and studied at the Royal College of Art. Jacklin is particularly renowned for his urban landscapes, which often depict bustling scenes of city life in New York City and London. Jacklin's work is characterized by his use of bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and dynamic compositions. He has been described as a "poet of the urban landscape" for his ability to capture the energy and rhythm of city environments in his paintings. His subjects range from crowded streets and subway stations to solitary figures against the backdrop of city architecture. His prints are a similar merging of traditional with abstraction.

Throughout his career, Bill Jacklin has exhibited widely in galleries and museums around the world. His works are held in numerous public and private collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whiteney Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Montclair Art Museum, the Tate Gallery, and the British Museum. He has received several awards for his contributions to the arts and continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary painting. less