Charles Gaidy Signed Artist’s Proof Insect Print, c.1973

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A striking large-scale insect composition by Charles Gaidy (20th century), presenting precisely drawn wing and body detail against a softly … Read more A striking large-scale insect composition by Charles Gaidy (20th century), presenting precisely drawn wing and body detail against a softly toned, atmospheric ground. The image has the look of intaglio-influenced printmaking—crisp line work paired with granular, velvety tonal fields—giving it depth and quiet drama. Pencil signed at lower right and marked E.A. at lower left (Épreuve d’Artiste / artist’s proof). Professionally framed and ready to hang—an unexpected, conversation-starting subject that works beautifully in studies, libraries, and layered collected interiors.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE
The notation E.A. (Épreuve d’Artiste) identifies an artist’s proof, impressions traditionally printed prior to or alongside the numbered edition and retained by the artist as studio examples. Artist’s proofs typically comprise only 10–15% of the total run and were produced for gallery distribution rather than mass publishing. This convention is common in European print practice and is one of the reasons EA impressions are often sought out by collectors of prints. This example by Charles Gaidy, dating to approximately 1973, reflects the period’s renewed interest in natural history imagery.
Sight size size approx. 24.5" × 19.25"

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