Francis M. Naumann Fine Art presents Stanley William Hayter's American decade in mixed-media exhibition

From January 8 to February 20, 2009, Stanley William Hayter's artwork from the years 1940 to 1950 was showcased at Francis M. Naumann Fine Art in New York City. This exhibition featured a combination of his paintings, drawings, and prints, which challenged the notion of him solely as a printmaker. Hayter’s Atelier 17 played a significant role in shaping Abstract Expressionism, influencing notable artists such as Jackson Pollock and David Smith. Among the highlighted pieces were the 1943 engraving "Terror" and "Cinq Personages," a groundbreaking 1946 multi-color engraving created from a single plate. The catalog included an introduction by Deborah Rosenthal alongside her 1980 interview with Hayter. In 1950, Hayter returned to France after his time in America.