
Nose Projection with Walking Woman
A dynamic interplay of shadow and form defines this work by South African artist William Kentridge, in which a looming, abstracted nose projection dominates the composition alongside the silhouette of a walking woman. Executed in photogravure, aquatint, and drypoint, the print showcases Kentridge's masterful layering of mark-making techniques to evoke depth, movement, and psychological tension. The work reflects his signature fusion of personal and political narrative, drawing on themes of transformation, identity, and the surreal theater of everyday life.
- Medium
- Photogravure, aquatint and drypoint, on wove paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection
April 18, 2017
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