
Shadow No. 1391
1997
A meticulously rendered silhouette of an everyday object is cast against a stark white canvas, rendered in flat, dark tones that evoke the absence of a physical form. Jiro Takamatsu continues his iconic "Shadow" series with this acrylic work, exploring the philosophical tension between presence and absence, reality and illusion. The painting invites viewers to contemplate what is unseen rather than what is visible, challenging conventional perceptions of dimension and existence.
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
November 17, 2016
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