Blue Owl exemplifies the remarkable harmony that can emerge when stonecut printmaking brings together variations in texture, colour, and negative space. Here, Ashevak's owl gazes directly at the viewer with striking intensity, enveloped in an extraordinary array of plumage. Layers of solid blue, petal-like forms contrast with yellow-green dotted feathers, while delicate blue outlines define what may be white tail feathers. The interplay of pattern and colour lends the composition both richness and visual balance. A testament to Ashevak's mastery, Blue Owl stands among her most striking prints of the late 1960s.

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