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Donald Sultan — Playing Cards (Three of Spades)
Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Three of Spades)

1990

This aquatint exemplifies Sultan's signature approach of transforming everyday objects into monumental subjects, rendering the three of spades with his characteristic bold simplicity and masterful tonal contrasts. The work demonstrates his skill in printmaking techniques, using aquatint's rich gradations to create depth and texture within the card's iconic form.

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

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Donald Sultan, Playing Cards (Three of Spades), 1990

This aquatint exemplifies Sultan's signature approach of transforming everyday objects into monumental subjects, rendering the three of spades with his characteristic bold simplicity and masterful tonal contrasts. The work demonstrates his skill in printmaking techniques, using aquatint's rich gradations to create depth and texture within the card's iconic form.

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, Pop Art, Playing Cards, Still Life, Contemporary, Aquatint

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Jonathan Murray, Nicholas Blum