
Cephalothin
A meticulously rendered etching and aquatint by Damien Hirst, *Cephalothin* takes its name from a powerful antibiotic, continuing the artist's longstanding fascination with medicine, science, and the fragile boundaries between life and death. Rich, layered colors achieved through the aquatint process bring a striking visual depth to the work, printed on the fine surface of Hahnemühle etching paper. The piece reflects Hirst's broader investigation into pharmaceutical culture and humanity's complex relationship with healing and mortality.
- Medium
- Etching and aquatint in colors, on Hahnemühle etching paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
April 21, 2015
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