
Face with Watch
A masterful blend of Johns' iconic visual language, this color etching and aquatint presents a fragmented face intertwined with the image of a timepiece, inviting meditation on the passage of time and perception. Created on Arches Tout En Cas paper, the work showcases Johns' technical virtuosity in printmaking, layering rich tones and textures through the etching and aquatint process. The composition reflects the artist's enduring fascination with familiar objects and symbols, transforming everyday imagery into complex, thought-provoking visual puzzles.
- Medium
- Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches Tout En Cas paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 28, 2014
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