The Woodcut Bathrobe (W.C. 198) 

Artist: Jim Dine (American, born 1935)
Title: The Woodcut Bathrobe (W.C. 198)
Year: 1975
Medium: Woodcut and lithograph in colors on Natsume paper
Sheet Size: 91.4 × 57.2 cm (36 × 22 1/2 in.)
Signature: Signed, dated and numbered in pencil
Edition: Edition of 60 + 16 Artist’s Proofs
Publisher: Petersburg Press, New York and London
Type of work: Limited edition woodcut and lithograph

Description

The Woodcut Bathrobe (W.C. 198) (1975) is a quintessential work by Jim Dine, featuring one of the artist’s most iconic and personal motifs: the bathrobe. Introduced in the early 1960s, the bathrobe functions as a surrogate self-portrait—an empty yet emotionally charged stand-in for the human figure that recurs throughout Dine’s career.

Executed using a combination of woodcut and lithography, the print demonstrates Dine’s mastery of graphic processes, merging bold carved forms with expressive color and layered surface effects. Printed on refined Natsume paper and published by the prestigious Petersburg Press in New York and London, the work reflects the exceptional technical standards of Dine’s most important editions from the 1970s.

Signed, dated, and numbered 3 from an edition of only 60 impressions (with additional artist’s proofs), this work is fully documented in the Williams College catalogue raisonné (no. 198), confirming its authenticity and historical importance.

Created during a highly sought-after period of Dine’s production, The Woodcut Bathrobe stands as a museum-caliber example of postwar American printmaking—ideal for collectors of Pop Art, contemporary graphics, and Jim Dine’s enduring symbolic imagery.

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FAQ —  The Woodcut Bathrobe (W.C. 198) (1975)

Is this an original Jim Dine print?
Yes — this is an original limited edition woodcut and lithograph by Jim Dine, signed, dated, and published by Petersburg Press.

What is the edition size?
Edition of 60 impressions, plus 16 Artist’s Proofs.

What makes this print significant?
The bathrobe is one of Jim Dine’s most iconic motifs, symbolizing presence, identity, and autobiography throughout his career.

Who published the work?
Petersburg Press, New York and London, one of the most important publishers of postwar prints.

Is the artwork framed?
Yes — this work is sold framed.

How large is the piece?
The sheet measures 91.4 × 57.2 cm (36 × 22 1/2 inches).

Do you ship internationally?
Yes — with full insurance, tracking, and professional packaging.