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Sean Scully — Doric Grey
Sean Scully

Doric Grey

"Doric Grey" by Sean Scully is an etching and aquatint in colours that exemplifies the artist's characteristic exploration of geometric abstraction and the interplay of light and shadow. Created on wove paper and presented with full margins in its original grey paper folder, the work demonstrates Scully's mastery of printmaking techniques to achieve subtle tonal variations and chromatic effects. The composition reflects the artist's ongoing investigation into the relationship between color, form, and architectural references, which are central preoccupations throughout his career.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colours, on wove paper, with full margins, contained in the original grey paper folder.

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January 23, 2025

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Sean Scully, Doric Grey

"Doric Grey" by Sean Scully is an etching and aquatint in colours that exemplifies the artist's characteristic exploration of geometric abstraction and the interplay of light and shadow. Created on wove paper and presented with full margins in its original grey paper folder, the work demonstrates Scully's mastery of printmaking techniques to achieve subtle tonal variations and chromatic effects. The composition reflects the artist's ongoing investigation into the relationship between color, form, and architectural references, which are central preoccupations throughout his career.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colours, on wove paper, with full margins, contained in the original grey paper folder.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Contemplative, Grid-Based Composition, Minimalist, Irish Artist, Large Scale Painting, Geometric Abstraction, Monochromatic Palette, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary

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