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Fred Tomaselli — Greater Pewee, Olive-Sided Flycatcher, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Western Wood Pewee
Fred Tomaselli

Greater Pewee, Olive-Sided Flycatcher, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Western Wood Pewee

This print by Fred Tomaselli presents a detailed ornithological study of four distinct pewee and flycatcher species arranged in a compositional format that bridges scientific illustration and contemporary art practice. The work's edition information indicates it is an artist's proof from a limited edition of 100, suggesting Tomaselli employed a professional printmaking process to achieve the precise rendering characteristic of his practice. The piece exemplifies Tomaselli's engagement with natural history and taxonomy, subjects that frequently inform his visually dense and meticulously crafted compositions.

Medium
Signed and numbered '4/10 AP' in black ink (an artist's proof, the edition was 100), framed.

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February 12, 2025

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Fred Tomaselli, Greater Pewee, Olive-Sided Flycatcher, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Western Wood Pewee

This print by Fred Tomaselli presents a detailed ornithological study of four distinct pewee and flycatcher species arranged in a compositional format that bridges scientific illustration and contemporary art practice. The work's edition information indicates it is an artist's proof from a limited edition of 100, suggesting Tomaselli employed a professional printmaking process to achieve the precise rendering characteristic of his practice. The piece exemplifies Tomaselli's engagement with natural history and taxonomy, subjects that frequently inform his visually dense and meticulously crafted compositions.

Medium
Signed and numbered '4/10 AP' in black ink (an artist's proof, the edition was 100), framed.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mixed Media Collage, American Artist, Ornithology, Intricate Detail, Decorative Pattern, Psychedelic Aesthetic, Natural History Illustration, Maximalism, Scientific Observation, Contemporary

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