Lot n° 253
Estimation :
3500 - 4000
EUR
Zao Wou-Ki (1921-2013) - Lot 253
Zao Wou-Ki (1921-2013)
Canto Pisan (Plate 7), 1972
Original etching and aquatint on Japanese paper
Signed by hand Lower right margin, numbered "e.a.
One of the rare "Epreuves d'artiste" on Japon paper after the 150 numbered copies.
Printed by Atelier Bellini, Paris, published by Pierre Belfond, Paris
Dimensions :
+ Image size: 32 x 26 cm - 12.6 x 10.24 in
+ Sheet size: 52 x 34 cm - 20.47 x 13.39 in (paper)
Condition: Very Good condition, vivid colors minor stains at top and bottom edge.
References : Agerup 224
This etching and aquatint is one of eight illustrations accompanying Ezra Pound's text in the book of the same name. Zao Wou-Ki, the Franco-Chinese master of non-figurative art, illuminates the poem with a moving, subtle variation of atonal color illustrations.
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