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Will Barnet Art

American, 1911-2012
At the beginning of his career, Will Barnet was known for his figural depictions of domestic scenes. But, as he continued to stylistically develop, Barnet arrived at abstract geometric paintings far removed from his original career. A part of the Indian Space Painters group, Barnet was inspired by Native American art in creating these divergent images. Throughout his career, Barnet oscillated between representational and abstract paintings, never fully settling on one. He has received the National Medal of Arts in 2011, and his work has been displayed at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Artist: Will Barnet
SLEEPING MAN (REST)
By Will Barnet
Located in Portland, ME
Barnet, Will. SLEEPING MAN (REST). Szoke 42, Cole 41, Johnson 40. Woodcut, 1937. Edition of 10. Titled "Sleeping Man" at left, and signed at right, both in pencil. This print is usua...
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1930s American Modern Will Barnet Art

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Woodcut

THE BASSINETTE
By Will Barnet
Located in Portland, ME
Barnet, Will. THE BASSINETTE. Cole 61, Szoke 62. Etching, 1939. Edition of 30, printed by the artist on Rives paper. Titled "The Bassinet" (sic), and signed in pencil. Margins of 1 1...
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1930s Will Barnet Art

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Etching

The Rattle
By Will Barnet
Located in New York, NY
Oil and charcoal on canvas, 1984. 1220x790 mm; 48x31 inches. Signed and dated in charcoal, upper right recto. Provenance: Babcock Galleries, New York, with the label; estate of the ...
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1980s American Modern Will Barnet Art

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil

Dark Image
By Will Barnet
Located in New York, NY
Dark Image, 1960 by Will Barnet (1911-2012) Oil on canvas 53 x 30 ½ inches unframed (134.62 x 77.47 cm) 55 ½ x 32 ⅞ inches framed (140.979 x 96.2152 cm) Signed and dated on top right on the reverse Description: This abstract oil painting by Will Barnet uses minute gradations in value to achieve a work that presents a contextual understanding of color. Upon first inspection, it looks as if Barnet has created a completely black canvas with some hints at forms in the darkness; however, upon a closer look, the canvas is, in fact, not black, but instead comprised of varied shades of dark, muted blues, grays, and purples. Barnet presents us with an illusion of vision, asking the viewer to question his perspective and understanding of color interplay. At the beginning of his career, Will Barnet was known for his figural depictions of domestic scenes. But, as he continued to stylistically develop, Barnet arrived at abstract geometric paintings far removed from his original career. A part of the Indian Space...
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1960s Abstract Will Barnet Art

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Oil

REFLECTION
By Will Barnet
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed, titled and numbered in pencil by the Will Barnet. AP edition. Sheet size 30 x 23 inches. Image size 22 x 14.5 inches. Custom framed as...
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1970s Contemporary Will Barnet Art

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Screen, Paper

The Dream
By Will Barnet
Located in Missouri, MO
Will Barnet "The Dream" 2002 Color Lithograph on Somerset Velvet White Paper Signed and Titled Ed. 250 Will Barnet, Visionary Artist, Dies at 101 By KEN JOH...
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Early 2000s Modern Will Barnet Art

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Lithograph

The Caller
By Will Barnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Will Barnet, American (1911 - 2012) Title: The Caller Year: 1974 - 1976 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r. Size: 91.5 x 31.5 in. (232....
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1970s Contemporary Will Barnet Art

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Oil, Canvas

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