Elizabeth Catlett at Burning in Water

In her late 80s, late American sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett created this arresting print, now a highlight of her mini-retrospective at Burning in Water gallery in Chelsea. Here, Catlett synthesizes influences from African art, European modernism and more in a portrait that feels both cutting edge and connected with early 20th century avant-garde art. (On view through Feb 3rd).

Elizabeth Catlett, Black Girl, Lithograph on paper, framed, 22 x 15 inches, 2004.