R700,000
William Kentridge (South African 1955 - ) DUTCH IRIS II
signed and numbered 11/30 in pencil in the margin
etching and aquatint in colours on Arches paper
122 by 80cm; 153,5 by 113 by 6cm including framing
LITERATURE
R. Krauss et al, A Universal Archive: William Kentridge as Printmaker, (Hayward Publishing, 2012), p.13
Kentridge is as confident in his use of an etching needle as he is with a stick of charcoal, and the same characteristic kinetic lines which are unapologetic and confident, are simultaneously delicate in both his drawings and prints. Dutch Iris II (lot 288) demonstrates Kentridge’s mastery of printmaking techniques. The subtle development of dark and light areas within the curling petals of the flower, enhanced by the vibrant application of greens and violets, sits against a deep purple background. The artist’s use of colour and line allows him to create a moody atmosphere and “at some stage the copper and acid or the acrylic sheet and the engraving tools impose their own scenario, much as characters in a play or film”, David Krut explains. In this way, the flower transcends being a simple object, and instead becomes a character in a dramatic composition.
R. Krauss et al, A Universal Archive: William Kentridge as Printmaker, (Hayward Publishing, 2012), p.13
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