KENOJUAK ASHEVAK, C.C., R.C.A. (1927-2013) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
Shore Bird's Descent, 1996 #11
Printmaker: ARNAQU ASHEVAK (1956-2009) KINNGAIT (CAPE DORSET)
stonecut, 18.25 x 30 in (46.4 x 76.2 cm), unframed
5/50
stonecut, 18.25 x 30 in (46.4 x 76.2 cm), unframed
5/50
LOT 1
ESTIMATE: $1,200—$1,800
PRICE REALIZED: $1,952.00
ESTIMATE: $1,200—$1,800
PRICE REALIZED: $1,952.00
Shorebird's Descent captures the elegant verticality of a shorebird in mid-dive, its form elongated and accentuated by the stark contrast of rich, earthy browns and deep blacks against a pristine...
Shorebird's Descent captures the elegant verticality of a shorebird in mid-dive, its form elongated and accentuated by the stark contrast of rich, earthy browns and deep blacks against a pristine white sheet. The composition's vertical orientation draws the viewer's eye downward, echoing the bird's graceful descent. The symmetry and simplicity in the lines of the wings and tail feathers enhance the sense of movement, making the moment of descent both powerful and serene.