
Emerge, from Butterfly Etchings
"Emerge, from Butterfly Etchings" is a colored etching and aquatint by Damien Hirst that showcases the artist's characteristic interest in nature and mortality through the lens of scientific observation. The work employs traditional printmaking techniques to render butterfly imagery, combining the delicate precision of etching with the tonal variations achievable through aquatint. Presented on wove paper with full margins, the print exemplifies Hirst's exploration of natural forms as vehicles for investigating themes of transformation and transience.
- Medium
- Etching and aquatint in colours, on wove paper, with full margins.
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Damien Hirst: Online Auction
October 17, 2024
Lot 29
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