Enrico Benaglia, Constellations in Mirror, Etching, 1990s

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Etching with aquatint in colors on paper. Hand signed in pencil. A poetic and imaginative etching with aquatint in colours … Read more Etching with aquatint in colors on paper. Hand signed in pencil. A poetic and imaginative etching with aquatint in colours by Italian contemporary artist Enrico Benaglia, known for his dream-like compositions that merge natural landscapes with symbolic objects. The work depicts a standing mirror placed within a lush, atmospheric environment of foliage and vegetation. Within the mirror’s oval surface appears a night sky filled with constellations, suggesting themes of reflection, inner vision, and the connection between the terrestrial and the cosmic. Executed with delicate tonal transitions and subtle coloration, the composition demonstrates Benaglia’s characteristic graphic sensibility, combining finely etched line work with softly textured aquatint passages. The surreal juxtaposition of a terrestrial landscape and celestial imagery reflects the artist’s recurring exploration of imagination, introspection, and the metaphysical. The print is signed in pencil at lower right and numbered D/2 at lower left, indicating a proof impression (likely an épreuve d’artiste or printer’s proof outside the standard edition). Such proofs are typically produced in very small numbers and are sought after by collectors. The sheet appears in very good overall condition, with strong colour and clear impressions. Minor handling or storage marks may be present consistent with age. Mounted or presented within a mat. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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