An Influential minimalist artist who explored the interactions of different media, Tuttle has exhibitions in the Met, Centre Pompidou, MoMA.

The Treatise is elicited by the artist employing every etching technique – a definitive statement. Yet Tuttle brings this into question by interrupting and restating the original image, making a statement here about knowledge and certainty.

Tuttle created his image with using various etching techniques including drypoint, sugarlift, engraving, spitbite. He then cut the plate in three pieces and rearranged the image. The printed image and gold-leaf frame are made into one thing as Tuttle signs the space between the two.