Shortly after Armistice Day, the U.S. Government built a new munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac in Alexandria, Virginia, steps from Washington, DC. The factory built munitions during World War II and was converted to storage after the war. In 1974 it was converted into an art center—called the Torpedo Factory—and became home to the largest number of publicly-accessible working artist studios in the U.S. In 1982 the building was completely gutted and renovated as part of the City’s redevelopment of the Potomac River waterfront. Clay Huffman—a long-time Torpedo Factory artist and beloved fixture in the DC-area arts community—portrays the building that was demolished to make way for a garage and condos and put himself in the picture, pretending to help along with demolition. With the heavy inking, glossiness, and luminosity of the silkscreen technique pioneered by mid-Century New York artist Clayton Pond.
Medium:
Serigraph (silkscreen) in 45 colors on white wove paper. Date:
1982 Signature:
Signed by the artist, in pencil, en recto lower right, with date. Editioned and titled, in pencil, en recto lower left. Edition:
This is the 40th impression out of the edition of 50. Framing:
Custom framed in a solid Walnut frame behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials. Condition:
Excellent condition. Bright, crisp, clear, full margins, without handling marks or soiling. Framed Size:
29 in. (h) x 36 in. (w) x 1.5 (d) Image Size:
23 in. (h) x 30 in. (w)
Demolition Man
$945.00
Clay Huffman (Washingtonian)
Description
Shortly after Armistice Day, the U.S. Government built a new munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac in Alexandria, Virginia, steps from Washington, DC. The factory built munitions during World War II and was converted to storage after the war. In 1974 it was converted into an art center—called the Torpedo Factory—and became home to the largest number of publicly-accessible working artist studios in the U.S. In 1982 the building was completely gutted and renovated as part of the City’s redevelopment of the Potomac River waterfront. Clay Huffman—a long-time Torpedo Factory artist and beloved fixture in the DC-area arts community—portrays the building that was demolished to make way for a garage and condos and put himself in the picture, pretending to help along with demolition. With the heavy inking, glossiness, and luminosity of the silkscreen technique pioneered by mid-Century New York artist Clayton Pond.
Additional information
Excellent Condition
1980-2000
Modern Print-Makers
Custom framed and matted using conservation materials
Print, Serigraph in Colors
Details
Medium:
Serigraph (silkscreen) in 45 colors on white wove paper.
Date:
1982
Signature:
Signed by the artist, in pencil, en recto lower right, with date. Editioned and titled, in pencil, en recto lower left.
Edition:
This is the 40th impression out of the edition of 50.
Framing:
Custom framed in a solid Walnut frame behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials.
Condition:
Excellent condition. Bright, crisp, clear, full margins, without handling marks or soiling.
Framed Size:
29 in. (h) x 36 in. (w) x 1.5 (d)
Image Size:
23 in. (h) x 30 in. (w)
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