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Donald Sultan — Playing Cards (Nine of Hearts)
Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Nine of Hearts)

1990

Sultan's "Playing Cards (Nine of Hearts)" exemplifies his distinctive approach to printmaking, transforming an everyday object into a monumental image through the rich tonal qualities of aquatint on handmade Twinrocker paper. Part of his broader exploration of common iconography, this work demonstrates his ability to elevate mundane subjects through sophisticated printmaking techniques and bold compositional choices.

Medium
Aquatint on Twinrocker paper
Dimensions
Edition
Edition of 44 of 44
Signed
Yes

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Donald Sultan, Playing Cards (Nine of Hearts), 1990

Sultan's "Playing Cards (Nine of Hearts)" exemplifies his distinctive approach to printmaking, transforming an everyday object into a monumental image through the rich tonal qualities of aquatint on handmade Twinrocker paper. Part of his broader exploration of common iconography, this work demonstrates his ability to elevate mundane subjects through sophisticated printmaking techniques and bold compositional choices.

Medium
Aquatint on Twinrocker paper
Dimensions
53.34 x 38.1 cm
Year
1990
Edition
of 44
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Hamilton Selway, Los Angeles, CA

Related themes

Geometric, Minimalist, Printmaking, Playing Cards, American Art, Still Life, Contemporary, Aquatint

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Jonathan Murray, Nicholas Blum