
Elkar III
A masterful exploration of space and form, Chillida's *Elkar III* presents bold, gestural marks that seem to carve through the surface of the paper with architectural precision. The rich tonal contrasts achieved through etching and aquatint reflect the sculptor's lifelong preoccupation with the tension between mass and void. The delicate chine-collé technique lends an additional layer of subtlety and texture, grounding the composition in both intimacy and monumental presence.
- Medium
- Etching with aquatint, on chine on Chiffon de Mandeure paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
June 11, 2015
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