Zao Wou-Ki, Untitled, 1974, Etching

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Etching and aquatint, 1974 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 86/100 Publisher : Galerie de France, Paris Printer … Read more Etching and aquatint, 1974 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 86/100 Publisher : Galerie de France, Paris Printer : Bellini, Paris Catalog : [Agerup 246 A, page 140] 27.00 cm. x 21.00 cm. 10.63 in. x 8.27 in. (paper) 19.50 cm. x 15.50 cm. 7.68 in. x 6.1 in. (image) On Arches vellum from the deluxe edition of Zao Wou-Ki by Jean Laude This delicate print by Zao Wou-Ki, characteristic of his mature period, deploys a lyrical abstraction that resonates deeply with Chinese tradition, thanks in particular to the effects of washes. Emerging from a background of subtle shades of green, the woody forms lend the work a light, almost ethereal quality. The artist's mastery of etching and aquatint enables the diluted material to capture color variations with fluidity, sublimating the artist's gesture. Here, the power and finesse of Zao Wou-Ki's work is revealed with a poetic force all its own. Certificate of authenticity LCD7004 This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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