De Sceve a Diane
De Sceve a Diane (1975) by Wifredo Lam is an original Etching and Aquatint on japon paper with full margins. From the signed and numbered edition of 10 HC signed in roman numerals.
Wifredo Lam was a Cuban-born artist, best known for his large-scale paintings which reference modernist aesthetics and Afro-Cuban imagery to explore themes of social injustice, spirituality and rebirth.
Born in the small town of Sagua la Grande at the turn of the century, his father was a Chinese immigrant and his mother a descendant of both Spanish conquistadors and African slaves. Lam’s distinctive style and exploration of Afro-Cuban visual culture, alongside his knowledge of European modernism, made a huge impact on the art world. Through his work, Lam was able to challenge assumptions about non-European art and examine the effects of colonialism.
Having pursued a successful career within avant-garde circles on both sides of the Atlantic, he can be considered one of the most important artists to come out of the twentieth century.
| Medium | Aquatint, Etching |
|---|---|
| Year | 1975 |
| Edition | HC |
| Catalogue Raisonné | T. & R. 7511 |
| Signature | Signed |
| Size | 15.25 x 11.25 (in) 38.75 x 28.75 (cm) |
| Price | Price on Request |
Category: Wifredo Lam
Description
De Sceve a Diane (1975) by Wifredo Lam is an original Etching and Aquatint on japon paper with full margins. From the signed and numbered edition of 10 HC signed in roman numerals.
Wifredo Lam was a Cuban-born artist, best known for his large-scale paintings which reference modernist aesthetics and Afro-Cuban imagery to explore themes of social injustice, spirituality and rebirth.
Born in the small town of Sagua la Grande at the turn of the century, his father was a Chinese immigrant and his mother a descendant of both Spanish conquistadors and African slaves. Lam’s distinctive style and exploration of Afro-Cuban visual culture, alongside his knowledge of European modernism, made a huge impact on the art world. Through his work, Lam was able to challenge assumptions about non-European art and examine the effects of colonialism.
Having pursued a successful career within avant-garde circles on both sides of the Atlantic, he can be considered one of the most important artists to come out of the twentieth century.
Additional information
| Medium | Aquatint, Etching |
|---|---|
| Year | 1975 |
| Edition | HC |
| Catalogue Raisonné | T. & R. 7511 |
| Signature | Signed |
| Size | 15.25 x 11.25 (in) 38.75 x 28.75 (cm) |
| Price | Price on Request |
