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12 Views for Caroline Tatyana

1977–79, published in 1989
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In 12 Views for Caroline Tatyana, Marden employs the serial format and simplified geometric structures of Minimalist art, while also making reference to Classical post-and-lintel architecture. Inspired by ancient temples and other archeological structures, Marden sought to capture the sensation of viewing their columnar facades, as well as the diverse ways in which individual architectural units work in harmony to create the impression of a unified and balanced whole. The divided plane of the prints operates in tandem with the term "views" to connote openings, such as the spaces between columns, doorways, and windows. A palette of mostly black and white tones conveys the experience of visiting such sites: extreme contrasts between light and shade, interior and exterior, solidity and void, and density and weightlessness, to name only a few sensations. Within the suite, which was named for Marden’s goddaughter, the repetition of forms—seven vertical columns with a single horizontal element positioned above like an architrave—and the mirroring of structures create a sense of unity and equilibrium.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: 12 Views for Caroline Tatyana
  • Artist: Brice Marden (American, born Bronxville, New York, 1938–2023 Tivoli, New York)
  • Printer: Crown Point Press
  • Printer: Stephen Thomas (American, 20th century)
  • Printer: Doris Simmelink (American)
  • Publisher: Parasol Press Ltd.
  • Date: 1977–79, published in 1989
  • Medium: Etching and aquatint
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 26 1/2 × 20 1/2 in. (67.3 × 52.1 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: John B. Turner Fund, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.189.1–.12
  • Rights and Reproduction: © 2025 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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