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R.B. Kitaj's 1972-72 painting Autumn of Central Paris (After Walter Benjamin) documented in artcritical archive

publication · 2026-04-22

A 1972-72 oil painting by R.B. Kitaj titled Autumn of Central Paris (After Walter Benjamin) was documented in the artcritical archive. The work measures 60 by 60 inches and belongs to the collection of Mrs. Susan Lloyd in New York. This archival entry was posted on June 11, 2010, at 5:49 PM. The painting references German philosopher Walter Benjamin in its title, connecting Kitaj's visual practice to intellectual history. Created during a period when Kitaj was actively engaging with literary and philosophical references in his work, this canvas represents his distinctive approach to figurative painting. The documentation preserves information about the artwork's medium, dimensions, and ownership. Artcritical published this record as part of its online archive powered by WordPress.

Key facts

  • R.B. Kitaj created Autumn of Central Paris (After Walter Benjamin) in 1972-72
  • The painting is oil on canvas measuring 60 x 60 inches
  • The work belongs to the collection of Mrs. Susan Lloyd in New York
  • Artcritical documented this artwork in their archive
  • The archival entry was posted on June 11, 2010 at 5:49 PM
  • The painting's title references German philosopher Walter Benjamin
  • The documentation includes medium, dimensions, and ownership information
  • Artcritical uses WordPress as its publishing platform

Entities

Artists

  • R.B. Kitaj
  • Walter Benjamin

Institutions

  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • Paris
  • France

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