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Etel Adnan — Forêt
Etel Adnan

Forêt

2019

A richly woven tapestry by Lebanese-American poet and visual artist Etel Adnan, *Forêt* translates her characteristic bold fields of color into the tactile medium of textile. The work exemplifies Adnan's abstract language, evoking the layered depths and luminous atmosphere of a forest through pure form and chromatic harmony. Executed by the prestigious Ateliers Pinton Frères, this piece exists as part of a limited edition of three, bearing the artist's signature and title on a fabric appliqué on the reverse.

Medium
woven with the artist's signature, the Ateliers Pinton Frères monogram and number "Adnan 1/3 Pf." on the reverse; signed and titled ""Forêt" E Adnan" on a fabric appliqué on the reverse
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2019, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 produced by Ateliers Pinton Frères, Aubusson.

🔨 Auction Lot

New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art

September 25, 2024

Estimate: $80,000$120,000

Sold: $95,250

Lot 11

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Etel Adnan, Forêt, 2019

A richly woven tapestry by Lebanese-American poet and visual artist Etel Adnan, *Forêt* translates her characteristic bold fields of color into the tactile medium of textile. The work exemplifies Adnan's abstract language, evoking the layered depths and luminous atmosphere of a forest through pure form and chromatic harmony. Executed by the prestigious Ateliers Pinton Frères, this piece exists as part of a limited edition of three, bearing the artist's signature and title on a fabric appliqué on the reverse.

Medium
woven with the artist's signature, the Ateliers Pinton Frères monogram and number "Adnan 1/3 Pf." on the reverse; signed and titled ""Forêt" E Adnan" on a fabric appliqué on the reverse
Dimensions
127.6 x 181.6 cm
Year
2019
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Woven, Forest, Landscape, Lebanese, Nature, Textile Art, Earth Tones, Tapestry Weaving, Abstract, Contemporary

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro