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Historical Description

Richard Serra’s Paths and Edges #13, 2007, exemplifies the commanding visual power and refined minimalism that define the artist’s celebrated body of work. Rendered as a one-color etching in deep black ink on heavy cream handmade wove paper, the composition reflects Serra’s lifelong fascination with form, surface, balance, and spatial perception.

Internationally recognized for his monumental steel sculptures, Serra brought the same physicality and intensity to his graphic works. In Paths and Edges #13, bold abstract forms dominate the composition with an almost sculptural presence, creating a dramatic interplay between density and openness, movement and stillness. The work possesses a quiet yet undeniable strength, drawing the viewer into Serra’s carefully constructed visual language.

The richly saturated black ink contrasts beautifully against the textured handmade paper, emphasizing the tactile quality of the etching and the artist’s mastery of material. While minimal in composition, the work conveys remarkable depth and emotional resonance, demonstrating Serra’s ability to transform simple forms into profoundly immersive experiences.

Created in a limited edition of only 60 impressions, Paths and Edges #13 is an exceptional example of Serra’s highly sought-after printmaking oeuvre and an important acquisition for collectors of significant postwar and contemporary art.

Catalog Raisonné & COA:
Richard Serra Paths and Edges #13, 2007 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalog raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).

1. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Richard Serra Paths and Edges #13, 2007 is presented in a complementary molding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.

Richard Serra's prints can be found in various museums and art institutions around the world. Some notable museums holding Richard Serra prints in their collection include:

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, USA: MoMA has a significant collection of Serra's prints, including various lithographs, etchings, and screenprints. These works are occasionally displayed in special exhibitions or as part of the museum's permanent collection.

Tate Modern, London, UK: Tate Modern houses several prints by Richard Serra, offering visitors the opportunity to explore his work in both two and three dimensions. Serra's prints are occasionally included in Tate's rotating displays of contemporary art.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), San Francisco, USA: SFMOMA features prints by Richard Serra as part of his extensive collection of contemporary art. These prints are occasionally showcased in exhibitions highlighting Serra's contributions to the field of printmaking.

Center Pompidou, Paris, France: The Center Pompidou holds a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art, including prints by Richard Serra. Visitors to the museum can explore Serra's prints alongside his sculptures and other works.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao, Spain: The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao occasionally includes Richard Serra prints in its exhibitions of contemporary art. These works offer visitors insight into Serra's artistic practice and his exploration of form and materiality.