KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Guardian Owl, 1997 #13
Printmaker: STUDIO PM (MONTREAL)
etching and aquatint, sheet: 23.5 x 31.5 in (59.7 x 80 cm), plate: 21 x 29.25 in (53.3 x 74.3 cm), framed, sight,
84/100
etching and aquatint, sheet: 23.5 x 31.5 in (59.7 x 80 cm), plate: 21 x 29.25 in (53.3 x 74.3 cm), framed, sight,
84/100
LOT 3
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
PRICE REALIZED: $2,928.00
ESTIMATE: $3,000 — $5,000
PRICE REALIZED: $2,928.00
Further images
This etching and aquatint by Kenojuak Ashevak, and printed by Studio PM in Montreal, features a poised owl its the centre, surrounded by eight symmetrical bird heads, creating a powerful...
This etching and aquatint by Kenojuak Ashevak, and printed by Studio PM in Montreal, features a poised owl its the centre, surrounded by eight symmetrical bird heads, creating a powerful and balanced composition. The deep orange of the owl's body contrasts with its striking purple eyes, commanding attention as the central figure, exuding an air of calm authority. The circular arrangement of bird heads around the owl evokes a sense of protection and reverence. The richness of the aquatint medium enhances the vibrant colours, adding depth and texture, while the precision of etching brings crisp detail to every line. The result is a captivating work where the owl presides with quiet strength.
This image is reproduced in Leslie Boyd Ryan et al., Cape Dorset Prints: A Retrospective, (San Francisco: Pomegranate, 2007), p. 267
This image is reproduced in Leslie Boyd Ryan et al., Cape Dorset Prints: A Retrospective, (San Francisco: Pomegranate, 2007), p. 267
Provenance
Private Collection, Waterloo, Ont.Join Our Mailing List
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