Sku: GH0347
Artist: Will Barnet
Title: Seated Woman with Cat
Year: 1976
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 16 x 11.5 inches ( 41 x 29 cm )
Image Size: 15 x 10.5 inches ( 38 x 27 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: Yes
Frame Size: H: 19 x W: 15 x D: .75 in.
Condition: A: Mint

Additional Details: This elegant composition by Will Barnet was created in 1975 as part of the landmark “1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints” portfolio, a celebrated project bringing together leading American artists to commemorate the United States Bicentennial. Barnet’s contribution reflects his mature style—quiet, contemplative, and distilled to its essential forms. The composition presents a seated female figure in repose, accompanied by a black cat, rendered with the artist’s characteristic economy of line and flat, harmonious color fields. The balance between figure and negative space, along with the restrained palette, creates a sense of calm introspection and timeless presence. Unlike more narrative-driven works, Barnet’s imagery invites a meditative response. The interaction between the woman and the cat—subtle, almost symbolic—echoes themes of solitude, companionship, and inner reflection that define much of his oeuvre. Printed using traditional techniques of the pre-digital poster era, this work embodies the craftsmanship and clarity associated with fine printmaking of the period, when artists worked closely with master printers to achieve precise color and line quality. This example is professionally framed and matted in a contemporary black wood frame, offering a clean, modern presentation that enhances the composition while remaining faithful to its understated elegance. A refined and highly collectible work by one of America’s most respected modernists, particularly desirable as part of this important Bicentennial portfolio.